Cabin Zero Varsity 26L vs. STM Grace
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Varsity 26L | Feature | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | 15in | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyester | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L and STM Grace
- Built-in organizer: No on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; Yes on the STM Grace.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 180 accept both. 6 accept only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L, and 0 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Cabin Zero Varsity 26L vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Varsity 26L carries 6L more than the STM Grace (26L vs. 20L), while the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L is the better call.