haize project Clamshell 38 vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
haize project Clamshell 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $380 |
Feature by feature
| haize project Clamshell 38 | 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 |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| 1680D RPET polyurethane | 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 haize project Clamshell 38 and Cabin Zero Military 28L
- Passport pocket: Top on the haize project Clamshell 38; Side on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the haize project Clamshell 38; 2 on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 0 accept only the haize project Clamshell 38, and 18 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
Only the Cabin Zero Military 28L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
haize project Clamshell 38 vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L: which should you pack?
The haize project Clamshell 38 carries 10L more than the Cabin Zero Military 28L (38L vs. 28L), while the Cabin Zero Military 28L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 haize project Clamshell 38; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Military 28L is the better call.