Does the CabinZero Military Backpack 28L fit as a personal item?
By its listed size it fits 12 of 29 airlines that publish a personal item limit and is too big for 17.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 43 × 30 × 16 cm (16.9 × 11.8 × 6.3 in) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 28 L |
| Empty weight | 2.0 lb (0.9 kg) |
| Laptop sleeve | up to 15.6 in |
| Wheels | none |
| List price | $127 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' personal item limit, 18 × 14 × 8 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | personal item limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Allegiant Air | 8 × 14 × 18 in (20 × 36 × 46 cm) | Fits 1.1 in to spare |
| American Airlines | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Fits 1.1 in to spare |
| Avelo Airlines | 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Breeze Airways | 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Delta Air Lines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Frontier Airlines | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Fits 1.1 in to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| JetBlue | 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Southwest Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Sun Country Airlines | 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| United Airlines | 9 × 10 × 17 in (23 × 25 × 43 cm) | Too big 1.8 in over, too wide |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Air Canada | 13 × 17 × 6 in (33 × 43 × 15 cm) | Too big 0.3 in over, too deep |
| Porter Airlines | 13 × 17 × 6 in (33 × 43 × 15 cm) | Too big 0.3 in over, too deep |
| Viva Aerobus | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Fits 1.1 in to spare |
| Volaris | 35 × 45 × 20 cm (13.8 × 17.7 × 7.9 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| WestJet | 16 × 13 × 6 in (41 × 33 × 15 cm) | Too big 0.9 in over, too tall |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Copa Airlines | 43 × 25 × 22 cm (16.9 × 9.8 × 8.7 in) | Too big 2 in over, too wide |
| LATAM Airlines | 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too tall |
| Air France | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too tall |
| British Airways | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too tall |
| easyJet | 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Iberia | 30 × 40 × 15 cm (11.8 × 15.7 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too tall |
| Icelandair | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too tall |
| KLM | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too tall |
| Lufthansa | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too tall |
| Ryanair | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too tall |
| Turkish Airlines | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too tall |
| Virgin Atlantic | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too tall |
| Vueling | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too tall |
| Wizz Air | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too tall |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Japan Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Qantas | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Qatar Airways | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
"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
Notes from our data check
Brand spec block: 'Weight 905 g / 1 lb 15 oz | Capacity 28L | Dimensions 43 x 30 x 16 cm | 16.9 x 11.8 x 6.3 in | Devices Up to 15.6 inches'; 'The Military Backpack 28L measures 43 x 30 x 16 cm and meets the carry-on size limits of 117 airlines'. Axes not labelled (source order). At 43 cm it does not fit 40 x 30 x 20 cm (Ryanair) limits. PRICE: cabinzero.com displayed US$127 using a GBP-to-USD conversion (Shopify currency rate 1.33113), not a US list price. Amazon: B07DPCKTTD 'Cabin Zero CZ-191401 ABSOLUTE BLACK' matches the brand SKU CZ191401. CONFLICT: Amazon extracts give 16.9 x 11.8 x 5.9 in and 800/825 g, and a polyester outer; brand figures used.