Cabin Zero Military 44 vs. ILE Default Mini
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Military 44
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Military 44 | Feature | ILE Default Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| side | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000 denier nylon | 1000D Cordura or xpac 1.45kg x-pac; 1.65kg cordura |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Military 44 and ILE Default Mini
- Opening: Clamshell on the Cabin Zero Military 44; Rolltop on the ILE Default Mini.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Cabin Zero Military 44; Removable on the ILE Default Mini.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Cabin Zero Military 44; 2, side on the ILE Default Mini.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 155 accept both. 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 44, and 14 accept only the ILE Default Mini.
Only the ILE Default Mini fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Cabin Zero Military 44 vs. ILE Default Mini: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Military 44 carries 19L more than the ILE Default Mini (44L vs. 25L), while the Cabin Zero Military 44 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the ILE Default Mini fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Military 44; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Military 44 is the better call.