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title: "Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L vs ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible"
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# Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L vs. ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/c9jxve4nwa/cabin-zero-classic-pro-42l/)

by [Cabin Zero](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cabin Zero)

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621504757/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Classic_Pro_42L_s81ww6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>42 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>87%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$184</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L | Feature | ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600 Denier Polyester</td><td>840D &amp; 900D Twisted Poly High-visibility 210D orange nylon lining</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible](https://onebag.travel/carryon/e_m0p5me/ebags-mother-lode-weekender-convertible/)

by [eBags](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=eBags)

![Front facing view of the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/sch9boe9gqtq8ab1t7u7)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>54 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×36×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$210</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L and ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible

-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; Front on the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; No on the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible.
-   **Hip belt:** Hideable on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; No on the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; 17in on the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; 5 on the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 138 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L, and 0 accept only the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible.

### Only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.

## Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L vs. ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible: which should you pack?

The **ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible** carries 12L more than the **Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L** (42L vs. 54L), while the **Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L** is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L** fits 87% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ebags Mother Lode Weekender Convertible; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L is the better call.