Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L vs. Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on 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 | Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on 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 | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | Water Repellent Nylon |
Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $68 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L and Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; 3 on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 130 accept both. 35 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 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, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L vs. Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L carries the same capacity as the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack (42L vs. 42L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.65kg). 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.