Pioneer Carry Panda Pack 25L vs Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Backpack
The Pioneer Carry Panda Pack 25L is 25L and 1.22kg2.7lb; the Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Backpack is 25L and 1.22kg2.7lb. They weigh the same. The Pioneer Carry Panda Pack 25L costs $15 less. The Pioneer Carry Panda Pack 25L fits the carry-on limit of 32 of 36 major airlines and the Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Pioneer Carry Panda Pack 25L | Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $395Best | $410 |
| Volume | 25L | 25L |
| Weight | 1.22kg2.7lb | 1.22kg2.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 89% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 44.5×29.2×20.3cm17.5×11.5×8in | 48×28×15cm19×11×6in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | 15.6" |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | Clamshell, Full-open main compartment | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 10 years |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Mandarin 840 twist-yarn ballistic nylon with DWR finish and waterproof membrane backing | Recycled CORDURA with genuine leather accents |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Pioneer Carry Panda Pack 25L | Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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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.