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title: "5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L vs Cabin Zero Military 28L"
description: "5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L vs Cabin Zero Military 28L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/njz1o3n2y7/5-11-rush-72-2-0-backpack-55l/)

by [5.11](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=5.11)

![Front facing view of the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990467/carryons/5-11-rush-72-2-0-backpack-55l-njz1o3n2y7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>55 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>58×34×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>16%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L | Feature | Cabin Zero Military 28L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon)</td><td>1000 denier nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cabin Zero Military 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wi3e6it2a5/cabin-zero-military-28l/)

by [Cabin Zero](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cabin Zero)

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Military 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600639680/carryons/cabinzeromilitary_frhmf6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×30×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$126</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L and Cabin Zero Military 28L

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; Side on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
-   **Hip belt:** Yes on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; No on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
-   **Main compartments:** 6 on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; 2 on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; 1, side on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 31 accept both. 0 accept only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L, and 149 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 28L.

### Only the Cabin Zero Military 28L fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L: which should you pack?

The **5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L** carries 27L more than the **Cabin Zero Military 28L** (55L vs. 28L), while the **Cabin Zero Military 28L** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 2.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Cabin Zero Military 28L** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Military 28L is the better call.