Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
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 | Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 38L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| 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 | Nylon |
Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L and Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; Top, back on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; Yes on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; 8 on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; No on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, 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. 132 accept both. 33 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L, and 11 accept only the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L fits
American Eagle, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L carries 14L more than the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L (42L vs. 28L), while the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L 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 Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.