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title: "CabinZero Classic 36L vs Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack"
description: "CabinZero Classic 36L vs Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# CabinZero Classic 36L vs. Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack

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

## [CabinZero Classic 36L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/d6au6hslxp/cabinzero-classic-36l/)

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

![Front facing view of the CabinZero Classic 36L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600983244/carryons/cabinzero_j3epq1.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×30×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| CabinZero Classic 36L | Feature | Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | ✓ |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>lining: polyesterouter: waterproof polyester</td><td>Polyester &amp; PVA Hardshell</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dydp1ix4mv/tarion-xh-hardshell-camera-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617973050/carryons/Torion_XH_Hardshell_Camera_Backpack_ju4zsx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>11.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.58 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×27.5×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the CabinZero Classic 36L and Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack

-   **Sternum strap:** No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
-   **Hard shell:** No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; 1 on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, laptop sleeve.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 140 accept both. 3 accept only the CabinZero Classic 36L, and 36 accept only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.

### Only the CabinZero Classic 36L fits

American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

### Only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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.

## CabinZero Classic 36L vs. Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack: which should you pack?

The **CabinZero Classic 36L** carries 24.5L more than the **Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack** (36L vs. 11.5L), while the **CabinZero Classic 36L** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack** fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the CabinZero Classic 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the CabinZero Classic 36L is the better call.