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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/hm1d4bntl0/cabin-zero-classic-plus-42l/wacxnhoz8v/vancropak-travel-backpack/"
title: "Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs Vancropak Travel Backpack"
description: "Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs Vancropak Travel Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/hm1d4bntl0/cabin-zero-classic-plus-42l/wacxnhoz8v/vancropak-travel-backpack/"
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# Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs. Vancropak Travel Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hm1d4bntl0/cabin-zero-classic-plus-42l/)

by [Cabin Zero](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cabin Zero)

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621497488/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Plus_42L_fuzaua.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>42 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>87%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$122</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L | Feature | Vancropak Travel Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough |  |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600 Denier Polyester</td><td>Polyester Farbric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Vancropak Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wacxnhoz8v/vancropak-travel-backpack/)

by [Vancropak](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Vancropak)

![Front facing view of the Vancropak Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/ewar2vyhqos4ilj5pqcm)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×36×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>82%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L and Vancropak Travel Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; Yes on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; Yes on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; 17in on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; No on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 152 accept both. 13 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L, and 3 accept only the Vancropak Travel Backpack.

### Only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.

### Only the Vancropak Travel Backpack fits

Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.

## Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs. Vancropak Travel Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L** carries 2L more than the **Vancropak Travel Backpack** (42L vs. 40L), while the **Vancropak Travel Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (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 Vancropak Travel Backpack is the better call.