Cabin Zero ADV 32L vs. Airback Original
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero ADV 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $144 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero ADV 32L | Feature | Airback Original |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon 500 Denier Rip-Stop High density Polyethylene frame sheet | 100% Recycled Nylon 900D Face wax coating & Back PU coating, GRS certified, PFC free |
Airback Original
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero ADV 32L and Airback Original
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cabin Zero ADV 32L; Removable on the Airback Original.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cabin Zero ADV 32L; 17in on the Airback Original.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero ADV 32L; 4 on the Airback Original.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets, 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. 5 accept only the Cabin Zero ADV 32L, and 0 accept only the Airback Original.
Only the Cabin Zero ADV 32L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Cabin Zero ADV 32L vs. Airback Original: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero ADV 32L carries 10L more than the Airback Original (32L vs. 22L), while the Cabin Zero ADV 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero ADV 32L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero ADV 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero ADV 32L is the better call.