Cabin Zero Classic Flight Backpack 12L vs Rab Nitron 12L Lightweight Pack
The Cabin Zero Classic Flight Backpack 12L is 12L and 0.38kg0.8lb; the Rab Nitron 12L Lightweight Pack is 12L and 0.47kg1lb. The Cabin Zero Classic Flight Backpack 12L is 0.09kg0.2lb lighter. The Cabin Zero Classic Flight Backpack 12L costs $23 less. The Cabin Zero Classic Flight Backpack 12L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Rab Nitron 12L Lightweight Pack fits 36; under the seat, 22 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Cabin Zero Classic Flight Backpack 12L | Rab Nitron 12L Lightweight Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $77Best | $100 |
| Volume | 12L | 12L |
| Weight | 0.38kg0.8lbBest | 0.47kg1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 85%Best | 27% |
| Dimensions | 34×19×15cm13.5×7.5×6in | 44×23×18cm17.5×9×7in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | n/a |
| Opening | n/a | Zipped entry and top pocket |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 600 denier polyester body, 200 denier polyester lining, water-resistant | 100D ROBIC nylon ripstop |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Cabin Zero Classic Flight Backpack 12L | Rab Nitron 12L Lightweight Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Cebu Pacific | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.