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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/p2wgld7ik4/ortlieb-packman-pro2/r81ilp9uma/cabin-zero-military-36l/"
title: "Ortlieb Packman Pro2 vs Cabin Zero Military 36L"
description: "Ortlieb Packman Pro2 vs Cabin Zero Military 36L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/p2wgld7ik4/ortlieb-packman-pro2/r81ilp9uma/cabin-zero-military-36l/"
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# Ortlieb Packman Pro2 vs. Cabin Zero Military 36L

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

## [Ortlieb Packman Pro2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/p2wgld7ik4/ortlieb-packman-pro2/)

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

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Packman Pro2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600176/carryons/packmanpro_uxy3fs.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×28×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Nylon fabric, PU coated</td><td>1000 Denier nylon fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cabin Zero Military 36L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/r81ilp9uma/cabin-zero-military-36l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Military 36L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621506269/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Military_36L_wntowk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.95 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×33×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.