CabinZero Classic 36L vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
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 | Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| 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 | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| lining: polyesterouter: waterproof polyester | 420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining) |
Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the CabinZero Classic 36L and Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
- Hip belt: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
- Sternum strap: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; 1 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
- Water resistant: No on the CabinZero Classic 36L; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
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. 129 accept both. 14 accept only the CabinZero Classic 36L, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
Only the CabinZero Classic 36L fits
American Eagle, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
CabinZero Classic 36L vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 carries 9L more than the CabinZero Classic 36L (36L vs. 45L), while the CabinZero Classic 36L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.73kg). 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 Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; if you want to travel lighter, the CabinZero Classic 36L is the better call.