Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
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 | Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 38L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| 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 | Nylon |
Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L and Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; Top, back on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; Yes on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; Yes on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; 8 on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
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. 85 accept both. 31 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L, and 58 accept only the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia.
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L carries 16L more than the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L (44L vs. 28L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L fits 76% 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.