Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs. Eastpak Travelpack
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 | Eastpak Travelpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | US: 60% nylon and 40% polyester EU: 100% polyester |
Eastpak Travelpack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $105 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L and Eastpak Travelpack
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; No on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; No on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; 17in on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; No on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; No on the Eastpak Travelpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 87 accept both. 78 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L, and 1 accept only the Eastpak Travelpack.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Eastpak Travelpack fits
Cayman Airways.
Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs. Eastpak Travelpack: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L carries the same capacity as the Eastpak Travelpack (42L vs. 42L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (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 Plus 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L is the better call.