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

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

## [Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xvrj137ff3/cabin-zero-gap-year-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621507738/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Gap_Year_28L_uw14zs.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>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>39×30×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>98%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D polyester</td><td>Abrasion resistant 1050d nylon exterior 1680d ballistic nylon bottom panel</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Chrome Rostov](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zc15kvbgt8/chrome-rostov/)

![Front facing view of the Chrome Rostov](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600983476/carryons/chromerostov_po7aag.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×31×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$115</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.