CabinZero Classic 36L vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
CabinZero Classic 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| CabinZero Classic 36L | Feature | Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| lining: polyesterouter: waterproof polyester | Nylon / Polyester |
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
| Capacity | 22.6 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $86 |
Key differences between the CabinZero Classic 36L and Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
- Compression straps: Yes on the CabinZero Classic 36L; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Opening: Other on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Clamshell on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Hideable on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Main compartments: 2 on the CabinZero Classic 36L; 4 on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Both have: laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 136 accept both. 7 accept only the CabinZero Classic 36L, and 33 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Only the CabinZero Classic 36L fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel 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, 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. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel: which should you pack?
The CabinZero Classic 36L carries 13.399999999999999L more than the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel (36L vs. 22.6L), while the CabinZero Classic 36L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel fits 89% 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.