Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L vs. Chrome Rostov
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $110 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L | Feature | Chrome Rostov |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D polyester | Abrasion resistant 1050d nylon exterior 1680d ballistic nylon bottom panel |
Chrome Rostov
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L and Chrome Rostov
- Opening: Clamshell on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L; Other on the Chrome Rostov.
- Sternum strap: No on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L; Removable on the Chrome Rostov.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L; 2 on the Chrome Rostov.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L; Yes on the Chrome Rostov.
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. 174 accept both. 12 accept only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L, and 0 accept only the Chrome Rostov.
Only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L vs. Chrome Rostov: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L carries 5L more than the Chrome Rostov (28L vs. 23L), while the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L is the better call.