Cabin Zero Military Backpack 44L vs Montane Trailblazer 44L
The Cabin Zero Military Backpack 44L is 44L and 1.1kg2.4lb; the Montane Trailblazer 44L is 44L and 1.09kg2.4lb. The Montane Trailblazer 44L is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Cabin Zero Military Backpack 44L costs $17 less. The Cabin Zero Military Backpack 44L fits the carry-on limit of 28 of 36 major airlines and the Montane Trailblazer 44L fits 1; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Cabin Zero Military Backpack 44L | Montane Trailblazer 44L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $158Best | $175 |
| Volume | 44L | 44L |
| Weight | 1.1kg2.4lb | 1.09kg2.4lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 78%Best | 3% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 51×36×18cm20×14×7in | 67×25×23cm26.5×10×9in |
| Laptop | 18" | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 2 |
| Opening | Clamshell, Clamshell opening | Roll-top, Roll top with bivi opening, plus a locking side zip into the main compartment |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | Yes |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | Yes | No |
| Hip belt | Yes | Yes |
| Sternum strap | Removable | Yes |
| Load lifters | Yes | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 1000 denier nylon body, 200 denier polyester lining, water-resistant coating | RAPTOR CROSS LITE 70D 100% recycled nylon with PFC-free DWR, RAPTOR CROSS 210D recycled base |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Cabin Zero Military Backpack 44L | Montane Trailblazer 44L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | Carry-on | 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.