Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L vs. haize project Clamshell 38
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 | haize project Clamshell 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 denier polyester | 1680D RPET polyurethane |
haize project Clamshell 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $380 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L and haize project Clamshell 38
- Passport pocket: Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; Top on the haize project Clamshell 38.
- Sternum strap: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; Removable on the haize project Clamshell 38.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; 4 on the haize project Clamshell 38.
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. 111 accept both. 5 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L, and 51 accept only the haize project Clamshell 38.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the haize project Clamshell 38 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L vs. haize project Clamshell 38: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L carries 6L more than the haize project Clamshell 38 (44L vs. 38L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the haize project Clamshell 38 fits 86% 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.