Cabin Zero Military 36L vs. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Military 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×33×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $110 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Military 36L | Feature | Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000 Denier nylon fabric | Eco AzTec® 8 Canvas — 80% Polyester, 20% Cotton |
Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Military 36L and Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
- Compression straps: Yes on the Cabin Zero Military 36L; No on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Cabin Zero Military 36L; 2 on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 36L, and 12 accept only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
Only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Cabin Zero Military 36L vs. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Military 36L carries 14L more than the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 (36L vs. 22L), while the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.95kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits 100% 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 Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 is the better call.