CabinZero ADV PRO 32L vs. haize project Clamshell 38
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
CabinZero ADV PRO 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $134 |
Feature by feature
| CabinZero ADV PRO 32L | Feature | haize 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 sheet | 1680D RPET polyurethane |
haize project Clamshell 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $380 |
Key differences between the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L and haize project Clamshell 38
- Sternum strap: Yes on the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L; Removable on the haize project Clamshell 38.
- Main compartments: 3 on the CabinZero ADV PRO 32L; 4 on the 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.