Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L vs. A 35L Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 87% |
| Price | $184 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L | Feature | A 35L Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | 1680 denier high tenacity ballistic nylon |
A 35L Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $189 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L and A 35L Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; No on the A 35L Travel Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; Yes on the A 35L Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; Hideable on the A 35L Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; 17in on the A 35L Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; 2 on the A 35L Travel Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 162 accept both. 3 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L, and 0 accept only the A 35L Travel Backpack.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways.
Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L vs. A 35L Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L carries 7L more than the A 35L Travel Backpack (42L vs. 35L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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 Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L is the better call.