Zpacks Nero Pro 40L

Zpacks

Nero Pro 40L

Zpacks Nero Pro 40L is a 40L, 0.35kg0.8lb travel backpack measuring 63.5×29×15.25cm25×11.5×6in. It fits the carry-on size limit of 1 of 36 major airlines and the personal-item limit of 0 of 26. Under the seat, its 63.5cm25in side is over the 40cm15.7in limit at 12 of the 26 airlines it misses. Specs from zpacks.com, checked September 2026.

Volume
40Lfixed size
Weight
0.35kg0.8lb0.8lb0.35kg
Carry-on
1/36airlines fit it
Personal item
0/26under-seat limits
Dimensions
63.5×29×15.25cm25×11.5×6in 25×11.5×6in63.5×29×15.25cm
Price
$299 as of September 2026
Laptop
no laptop sleeve
Opening
Roll-top, Roll top closure
Warranty
2 years Limited warranty against manufacturing, material and design defects; repaired or replaced case by case.
Torso length
46 to 56cm (18 to 22in)
Compartments
1
Bottle pockets
2

Price history

$279 at every weekly check since Oct 5, 2026 (3 checks).

Checked weekly on the brand's US store.

  • Hydration sleeve
  • Water-resistant
  • Hip belt (insert sold separately)
  • Sternum strap

Material: Ultra 100X (3.3 oz/sqyd) back and bottom, Ultra TenX (2.9 oz/sqyd) front, Venom Stretch Mesh pockets, taped seams, PFAS free

  • Stretch mesh center, side and bottom pockets; zippered 3D mesh back sleeve holds the included foam sit pad
  • Zpacks says it fits in overhead bins, or under seats with the top rolled down small
  • Weight with standard straps and no belt; webbing or padded hip belts are paid options
  • Height is the body height with the roll top open
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Last checked: 2026-09. Prices and specs may have changed.

Does the Zpacks Nero Pro 40L fit airline carry-on limits?

Front2911.463.525Side15.36
Too bigToo big on Ryanair. cabin bag 55×40×20cm21.5×15.5×8in · under the seat 40×30×20cm15.5×12×8in. Bag in cminches, turned to fit.
AirlineCarry-onPersonal itemCabin-bag weight
Air ArabiaToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big6.7kg to pack (of 7kg)14.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
Air CanadaCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
Air FranceCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big11.7kg to pack (of 12kg shared with personal item)25.8lb to pack (of 26.5lb shared with personal item)
Air IndiaToo bigToo bigNo published limit6.7kg to pack (of 7kg)14.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
AirAsiaToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big6.7kg to pack (of 7kg shared with personal item)14.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb shared with personal item)
Alaska AirlinesToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limitNo published limit
Allegiant AirCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
American AirlinesToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
ANA (All Nippon Airways)Too bigToo bigToo bigToo big9.7kg to pack (of 10kg shared with personal item)21.4lb to pack (of 22lb shared with personal item)
AviancaCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigNo published limit9.7kg to pack (of 10kg)21.4lb to pack (of 22lb)
British AirwaysToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
Cebu PacificToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big9.7kg to pack (of 10kg shared with personal item)21.4lb to pack (of 22lb shared with personal item)
Delta Air LinesToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limitNo published limit
easyJetCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big14.7kg to pack (of 15kg)32.4lb to pack (of 33.1lb)
EmiratesToo bigToo bigNo published limit6.7kg to pack (of 7kg)14.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
Frontier AirlinesCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big15.6kg to pack (of 15.9kg)34.4lb to pack (of 35.1lb)
Gol Linhas AereasToo bigToo bigNo published limit9.7kg to pack (of 10kg)21.4lb to pack (of 22lb)
IndiGoToo bigToo bigNo published limit6.7kg to pack (of 7kg)14.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
JetBlue AirwaysToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
KLMCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big11.7kg to pack (of 12kg shared with personal item)25.8lb to pack (of 26.5lb shared with personal item)
LATAM AirlinesToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big11.7kg to pack (of 12kg)25.8lb to pack (of 26.5lb)
LufthansaCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big7.7kg to pack (of 8kg)17lb to pack (of 17.6lb)
Norwegian Air ShuttleCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big9.7kg to pack (of 10kg shared with personal item)21.4lb to pack (of 22lb shared with personal item)
QantasToo bigToo bigNo published limit6.7kg to pack (of 7kg shared with personal item)14.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb shared with personal item)
Qatar AirwaysToo bigToo bigNo published limit6.7kg to pack (of 7kg)14.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
RyanairCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big9.7kg to pack (of 10kg)21.4lb to pack (of 22lb)
SASToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big7.7kg to pack (of 8kg)17lb to pack (of 17.6lb)
Singapore AirlinesFitsFitsToo bigToo big6.7kg to pack (of 7kg)14.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
Southwest AirlinesToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limitNo published limit
Turkish AirlinesToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big7.7kg to pack (of 8kg)17lb to pack (of 17.6lb)
United AirlinesCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
Vietjet AirToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big6.7kg to pack (of 7kg shared with personal item)14.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb shared with personal item)
VolarisCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big9.7kg to pack (of 10kg)21.4lb to pack (of 22lb)
VuelingCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big9.7kg to pack (of 10kg)21.4lb to pack (of 22lb)
WestJetCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
Wizz AirCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big9.7kg to pack (of 10kg)21.4lb to pack (of 22lb)

Compared in any orientation against each airline's published size limit. A tight fit has under 2cm to spare, so a packed soft bag may not pass a sizer. Set it to 0 to turn the warning off. Weight is what the airline allows in the cabin minus this bag's empty 0.35kg0.8lb. Limits and sources. Own a different bag? Check it against every airline.

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