Does the CabinZero Classic Backpack 44L fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 18 of 38 airlines that publish a carry-on limit and is too big for 20.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 44 L |
| Empty weight | 1.7 lb (0.8 kg) |
| Laptop sleeve | up to 17 in |
| Wheels | none |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' carry-on limit, 22 × 14 × 9 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | carry-on limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.7 in over, too wide |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Fits 0.3 in to spare |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.7 in over, too wide |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.7 in over, too wide |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.7 in over, too wide |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.7 in over, too wide |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.3 in to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.7 in over, too wide |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.7 in over, too wide |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.3 in to spare |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) | Fits 0.3 in to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Too big 1.7 in over, too wide |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Air Canada | 9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm) | Too big 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Too big 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.3 in to spare |
| Volaris | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| WestJet | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.7 in over, too wide |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2 in over, too wide |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too wide |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2 in over, too wide |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2 in over, too wide |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Icelandair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2 in over, too wide |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too wide |
| Vueling | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Wizz Air | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Too big 0.8 in over, too wide |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too wide |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2 in over, too tall |
"Borderline" means over by no more than the rounding in published sizes (0.5 cm, about 0.2 in). It may pass at the gate, but we don't promise it.
Where these numbers come from
- cabinzero.combrand page
- amazon.comretailer listing
Notes from our data check
Brand spec: 'Weight 760 g / 1 lb 11 oz | Capacity 44L | Dimensions 51 x 36 x 18 cm | 20.1 x 14.2 x 7.1 in'; 'The Classic Backpack 44L measures 51 x 36 x 18 cm and meets the carry-on size limits of 91 airlines'. 1 lb 11 oz = 1.69 lb. CONFLICTS: (1) laptop 'Fits 17-inch laptop' in the features vs 'Devices Up to 18 inches' in the spec (Amazon also says 18); 17 stored. (2) Older listings and reviews quote 55 x 40 x 20 cm, and a 2026 review on the brand page says the 44L bags received measured 55 x 40 x 20 cm, not 51 x 36 x 18. Treat the size as uncertain until measured. (3) An Amazon listing title says 36x51x19. 14.2 in wide is over a 14 in limit. PRICE: cabinzero.com shows GBP 65; no US list price was found (Amazon B07L8GQTVV, Black Sand, showed $129.72 with 1 left, which looks like a third-party price), so priceUsd is null. The Amazon listing matches the brand size (20.1 x 14.2 x 7.1 in, 760 g); 4.6 stars from 449 ratings. A 36L (45 x 31 x 20 cm, 700 g, 15.6" laptop) also exists. Sizes conflict: the brand page now says 51 x 36 x 18 cm, but the bag is sold as a 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag, a buyer on the brand page measured that, and 44 L only fits the larger size. We use the larger size so we never call it a fit when it might not be.