Airback Original vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Airback Original
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Airback Original | Feature | Cabin Zero Military 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Hip Belt | N | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled Nylon 900D Face wax coating & Back PU coating, GRS certified, PFC free | 1000 denier nylon |
Cabin Zero Military 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Airback Original and Cabin Zero Military 28L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Airback Original; Side on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Airback Original; 15in on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Airback Original; 2 on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 0 accept only the Airback Original, and 8 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
Only the Cabin Zero Military 28L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Airback Original vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Military 28L carries 6L more than the Airback Original (22L vs. 28L), while the Cabin Zero Military 28L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Military 28L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Military 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Military 28L is the better call.