Ortlieb Packman Pro2 vs. Cabin Zero Military 36L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Packman Pro2
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Packman Pro2 | Feature | Cabin Zero Military 36L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon fabric, PU coated | 1000 Denier nylon fabric |
Cabin Zero Military 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×33×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 and Cabin Zero Military 36L
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Packman Pro2; Top zip on the Cabin Zero Military 36L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Ortlieb Packman Pro2; 15in on the Cabin Zero Military 36L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the Ortlieb Packman Pro2, and 3 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 36L.
Only the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Cabin Zero Military 36L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Ortlieb Packman Pro2 vs. Cabin Zero Military 36L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Military 36L carries 11L more than the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 (25L vs. 36L), while the Cabin Zero Military 36L is the lighter pack at 0.95kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Military 36L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Military 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Military 36L is the better call.