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title: "Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs Cabin Zero Military 28L"
description: "Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs Cabin Zero Military 28L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L

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

## [Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/j1xe5qjdcy/matador-beast28-packable-backpack/)

by [Matador](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Matador)

![Front facing view of the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600260/carryons/matadog_bkbdww.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×28×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack | Feature | Cabin Zero Military 28L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D Robic® high tenacity nylon, UTS coated, DWR finish</td><td>1000 denier nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cabin Zero Military 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wi3e6it2a5/cabin-zero-military-28l/)

by [Cabin Zero](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cabin Zero)

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Military 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600639680/carryons/cabinzeromilitary_frhmf6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×30×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$126</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack and Cabin Zero Military 28L

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; Side on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; No on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; 15in on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; 1, side on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 1 accept only the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack, and 92 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 28L.

### Only the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Cabin Zero Military 28L fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L: which should you pack?

The **Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack** carries the same capacity as the **Cabin Zero Military 28L** (28L vs. 28L), while the **Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Cabin Zero Military 28L** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack is the better call.