Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L vs. Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $161 |
Feature by feature
| Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L | Feature | Fjallraven Farden Carry-on |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 3, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon 500 Denier Rip-Stop High density Polyethylene frame sheet | 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $205 |
Key differences between the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L and Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L; Yes on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L; Optional on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L; Removable on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L; 16in on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L; 3, side on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, luggage passthrough, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 127 accept both. 35 accept only the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
Only the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L vs. Fjallraven Farden Carry-on: which should you pack?
The Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on (42L vs. 42L), while the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabinzero ADV Pro 42L is the better call.