CabinZero ADV PRO 32L vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack

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

CabinZero ADV PRO 32L

Front facing view of the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L
Capacity32 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions46×31×20 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$134

Feature by feature

CabinZero ADV PRO 32LFeatureForclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
Storage
4 Compression 4
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
top Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt Y
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 16in
3 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly Y
1, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Nylon 500 Denier Rip-Stop High density Polyethylene frame sheet100.0% Polyester

Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack

Front facing view of the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
Capacity40 L
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensions55×32×27 cm
Airline fit14%
Price$100

Key differences between the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L and Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 26 accept both. 151 accept only the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L, and 0 accept only the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.

Only the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

CabinZero ADV PRO 32L vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack: which should you pack?

The Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack carries 8L more than the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L (32L vs. 40L), while the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L is the better call.