Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L vs. Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 310 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $73 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L | Feature | Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 70 Denier Nylon Ripstop fabric with TPU film | 210 Nylon HT Rip Stop Cordura™, 210 Polyester Oxford |
Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×25×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L and Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L; Top flap on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L; Yes on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
- Rain cover: No on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L; Optional on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L; No on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 137 accept both. 35 accept only the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L, and 4 accept only the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
Only the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L vs. Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L carries 10L more than the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack (30L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 310kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero ADV Dry 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack is the better call.