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The CabinZero Military Backpack 28L was specifically designed to work as a personal item-sized bag, and it does well at that for most airlines (though not all … more on that later). It’s a simplistic design and comes in at a budget-friendly price point, which we dig, but we can tell the manufacturers didn’t skimp out on quality. The pack utilizes 1000D nylon, which has held up to the bumps and knocks of travel, and features YKK zippers and Duraflex hardware, which are two of the best brands in the business. There are only two pockets: a small one on the front and a large main compartment. The big open space doesn’t have any pockets to help you organize your gear, it’ll give you the versatility to pack various-sized pouches, so it’ll work for more trips than you might think.
Though this pack was designed with personal-sized item use in mind, it won’t fit within the restrictions set by more strict airlines. Still, it’ll work for almost all the companies with moderate to lax restrictions, and we’ve never been flagged at the gate with it, even when it was technically a little too large. We’ve had no issues on a flight out west and two flights to the east coast. The laptop compartment isn’t very padded; however, it can fit up to a 16-inch computer, which is stellar. Still, it’s worth using a laptop sleeve for longer trips or if you’re more demanding on your gear. When it comes to comfort, we’ve carried this thing all day long in New York City and across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and how easy that is depends on a few things. On a short trip, the padding will keep you comfortable. On longer trips, your well-being will depend on how much you have stowed inside the pack. Overstuffed loads will labor your back, but low-to-medium weights will fare fine. If you’re an over-packer (or a heavy tech user), this might not be the pack for you!
Why We Like It
- The main compartment is sizable so that you can fit bigger gear inside
- It comes in at a budget-friendly price point
What You Should Know
- The logo is large and hard to miss, which we don’t love from an aesthetic standpoint
- When fully packed, the back panel bulges and can be uncomfortable
