haize project Clamshell 25 vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
haize project Clamshell 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $333 |
Feature by feature
| haize project Clamshell 25 | 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 25 and Cabin Zero Military 28L
- Passport pocket: Top on the haize project Clamshell 25; Side on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the haize project Clamshell 25; 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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the haize project Clamshell 25, and 7 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
Only the Cabin Zero Military 28L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
haize project Clamshell 25 vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Military 28L carries 3L more than the haize project Clamshell 25 (25L vs. 28L), while the Cabin Zero Military 28L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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.