Cabin Zero ADV 32L vs. haize project Clamshell 38
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 | haize project Clamshell 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | 1680D RPET polyurethane |
haize project Clamshell 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $380 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero ADV 32L and haize project Clamshell 38
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cabin Zero ADV 32L; Removable on the haize project Clamshell 38.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Cabin Zero ADV 32L; 4 on the haize project Clamshell 38.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 162 accept both. 15 accept only the Cabin Zero ADV 32L, and 0 accept only the haize project Clamshell 38.
Only the Cabin Zero ADV 32L fits
American Eagle, Belavia, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Cabin Zero ADV 32L vs. haize project Clamshell 38: which should you pack?
The haize project Clamshell 38 carries 6L more than the Cabin Zero ADV 32L (32L vs. 38L), while the Cabin Zero ADV 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 haize project Clamshell 38; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero ADV 32L is the better call.