Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Urban 42L
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
| Price | $155 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Urban 42L | Feature | Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Heavy Duty highly water resistant tarpaulin | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Urban 42L and Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Sternum strap: No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; 15in on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 117 accept both. 38 accept only the Cabin Zero Urban 42L, and 12 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Only the Cabin Zero Urban 42L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Cabin Zero Urban 42L vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Urban 42L carries 6L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 (42L vs. 36L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 is the lighter pack at 1.36kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Urban 42L fits 82% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Urban 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 is the better call.