CabinZero Classic 36L vs. STM Kings
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 | STM Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| lining: polyesterouter: waterproof polyester | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the CabinZero Classic 36L and STM Kings
- Compression straps: Yes on the CabinZero Classic 36L; No on the STM Kings.
- Opening: Other on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Top zip on the STM Kings.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; 2 on the STM Kings.
- Water resistant: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Yes on the STM Kings.
Both have: 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 35 accept only the STM Kings.
Only the CabinZero Classic 36L fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the STM Kings 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, 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. STM Kings: which should you pack?
The CabinZero Classic 36L carries 14L more than the STM Kings (36L vs. 22L), while the CabinZero Classic 36L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.95kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Kings 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.