Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
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 | Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | 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 Classic Pro 42L and Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
- Compression straps: 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
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. 128 accept both. 37 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L, and 1 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
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, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 fits
Cayman Airways.
Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Pro 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 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 Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 is the better call.