Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L vs. Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×37×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 61% |
| Price | $110 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L | Feature | Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600 denier polyester | Polyester |
Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L and Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
- Sternum strap: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; Yes on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; 14in on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; 3 on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; No on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 116 accept both. 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L, and 71 accept only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
Only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L vs. Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L carries 18L more than the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS (44L vs. 26L), while the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits 99% 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 Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the better call.