Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
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 | SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | Polyester |
SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 79% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L and SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; 2 on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; 17in on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; 1 on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L; No on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 149 accept both. 16 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L, and 0 accept only the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop 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 , Liat Airlines, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Tiger Airways.
Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L carries 8L more than the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack (42L vs. 34L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 42L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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.