Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS vs. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Feature by feature
| Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS | Feature | Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 600D polyester |
Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS and Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; 2 on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; No on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; 15in on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Water resistant: No on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; Yes on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
Both have: 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. 186 accept both. 1 accept only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS, and 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
Only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS vs. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L carries 2L more than the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS (26L vs. 28L), while the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 Gap Year 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the better call.