Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
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 | Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | Water repellent Nylon |
Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $72 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L and Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
- Passport pocket: Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; Back on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Hip belt: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; Removable on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; 5 on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; No on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 73 accept both. 92 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.
Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L carries 2L more than the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry (42L vs. 40L), while the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry is the lighter pack at 1kg (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 Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry is the better call.