Macpac Rapaki 22 vs. Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Macpac Rapaki 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $118 |
Feature by feature
| Macpac Rapaki 22 | Feature | Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 200D Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon | 70 Denier Nylon Ripstop fabric with TPU film |
Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 310 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $73 |
Key differences between the Macpac Rapaki 22 and Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L
- Hip belt: Removable on the Macpac Rapaki 22; No on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Macpac Rapaki 22; 1 on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 17 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 22, and 0 accept only the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Macpac Rapaki 22 vs. Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L carries 8L more than the Macpac Rapaki 22 (22L vs. 30L), while the Macpac Rapaki 22 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 310kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Macpac Rapaki 22 is the better call.