Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 87% |
| Price | $122 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L | Feature | Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | 600 denier polyester |
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×37×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 61% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L and Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 113 accept both. 52 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L, and 3 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L carries 2L more than the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L (42L vs. 44L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L fits 87% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the better call.