Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Vaude Mundo Carryon 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 | Feature | Cabin Zero Military 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Maxi Ripstop PU coated recycled PET | 1000 denier nylon |
Cabin Zero Military 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 and Cabin Zero Military 28L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; Side on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; Yes on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; Removable on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
Both have: compression 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. 129 accept both. 0 accept only the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38, and 51 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
Only the Cabin Zero Military 28L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L: which should you pack?
The Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 carries 10L more than the Cabin Zero Military 28L (38L vs. 28L), while the Cabin Zero Military 28L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Military 28L is the better call.