CabinZero Classic 36L vs. Osprey Quasar 28L
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 | Osprey Quasar 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| lining: polyesterouter: waterproof polyester | 210/420/630D Nylon Dobby Blend |
Key differences between the CabinZero Classic 36L and Osprey Quasar 28L
- Hip belt: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Yes on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Sternum strap: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Yes on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; 2 on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Water resistant: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Yes on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
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. 143 accept both. 0 accept only the CabinZero Classic 36L, and 44 accept only the Osprey Quasar 28L.
Only the Osprey Quasar 28L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
CabinZero Classic 36L vs. Osprey Quasar 28L: which should you pack?
The CabinZero Classic 36L carries 8L more than the Osprey Quasar 28L (36L vs. 28L), while the CabinZero Classic 36L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Quasar 28L fits 99% 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.