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title: "Airback Original vs Cabin Zero Military 28L - One Bag Travel"
description: "Airback Original vs Cabin Zero Military 28L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Airback Original vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L

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

## [Airback Original](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sarpws3aaj/airback-original/)

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

![Front facing view of the Airback Original](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990327/carryons/airback-original-sarpws3aaj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×32×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Recycled Nylon 900D Face wax coating &amp; Back PU coating, GRS certified, PFC free</td><td>1000 denier nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cabin Zero Military 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wi3e6it2a5/cabin-zero-military-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Military 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600639680/carryons/cabinzeromilitary_frhmf6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×30×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$126</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.