CabinZero ADV PRO 32L vs. haize project Clamshell 38

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 32LFeaturehaize project Clamshell 38
Storage
4 Compression 4
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
top Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap removable
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
3 Main Compartments 4
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Nylon 500 Denier Rip-Stop High density Polyethylene frame sheet1680D RPET polyurethane

haize project Clamshell 38

Front facing view of the haize project Clamshell 38
Capacity38 L
Weight1.6 kg
Dimensions55×35×20 cm
Airline fit86%
Price$380

Key differences between the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L and haize project Clamshell 38

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 162 accept both. 15 accept only the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L, and 0 accept only the haize project Clamshell 38.

Only the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L fits

American Eagle, Belavia, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.

CabinZero ADV PRO 32L vs. haize project Clamshell 38: which should you pack?

The haize project Clamshell 38 carries 6L more than the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L (32L vs. 38L), while the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 haize project Clamshell 38; if you want to travel lighter, the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L is the better call.