CabinZero Classic 36L vs. HikePro
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 | HikePro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| lining: polyesterouter: waterproof polyester | High Quality Water and Tear Resistant Nylon material |
Key differences between the CabinZero Classic 36L and HikePro
- Compression straps: Yes on the CabinZero Classic 36L; No on the HikePro.
- Passport pocket: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Front on the HikePro.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the CabinZero Classic 36L; No on the HikePro.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; 2, side on the HikePro.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 142 accept both. 1 accept only the CabinZero Classic 36L, and 36 accept only the HikePro.
Only the CabinZero Classic 36L fits
Gulf Air.
Only the HikePro fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, 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. HikePro: which should you pack?
The CabinZero Classic 36L carries 16L more than the HikePro (36L vs. 20L), while the HikePro is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the HikePro fits 94% 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 HikePro is the better call.