Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L vs. Eastpak Travelpack
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 | Eastpak Travelpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | US: 60% nylon and 40% polyester EU: 100% polyester |
Eastpak Travelpack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $105 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L and Eastpak Travelpack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; Hideable on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; 17in on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; No on the Eastpak Travelpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 49 accept both. 67 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L, and 39 accept only the Eastpak Travelpack.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, 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.
Only the Eastpak Travelpack fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L vs. Eastpak Travelpack: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L carries 2L more than the Eastpak Travelpack (44L vs. 42L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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.