CabinZero Classic 36L vs. Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
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 | Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| lining: polyesterouter: waterproof polyester | 100% Polyester |
Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×39×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $42 |
Key differences between the CabinZero Classic 36L and Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
- Opening: Other on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Top zip on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Yes on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Hideable on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the CabinZero Classic 36L; 17in on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Yes on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 77 accept both. 66 accept only the CabinZero Classic 36L, and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
Only the CabinZero Classic 36L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
CabinZero Classic 36L vs. Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack carries 4L more than the CabinZero Classic 36L (36L vs. 40L), while the CabinZero Classic 36L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the CabinZero Classic 36L fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the CabinZero Classic 36L is the better call.