Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×33×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 38% |
| Price | $204 |
Feature by feature
| Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack | Feature | Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | 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 | |
| PFAS free | 600 denier polyester |
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×37×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 61% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack and Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack; Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack; No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack; 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 60 accept both. 12 accept only the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack, and 56 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
Only the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Copa Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L fits
Aer Lingus, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen 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), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L carries 4L more than the Lowe Alpine Escape Flight Pro 40L Cabin Pack (40L vs. 44L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L fits 61% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the better call.