Cabin Zero Military 44L Long Term Review - After 2 Years Use

In this video I review my everyday & travel bag for the last 2 years - The Cabin Zero Military 44L. I go through the outside, the inside, how much it packs and my different use cases for it. I think this is a very versatile bag and a bag that is a good balance between weight, size and price.
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[@flameforge]

Nicest review of the bag so far because the focus is more on personal usage and experience rather than the features. Thank you.

[@w2best]

That's how I try to approach most of my reviews! I'm glad you find this valuable too!! :)

[@CABINZEROOFFICIAL]

We hope it lasts you many more years! Thank you for sharing your stories with us :)

[@w2best]

Thanks a bunch! I'm sure it will! :)

[@oxymoira]

please make the linings of your bags a lighter colour as u can't see anything inside when it's dark on dark !

[@jackdaniel8544]

I was planning to get one for daily use and have been contemplating for a while, until I saw your review. After all the information shared in your review, I will definitely get one. Thank you for the detailed review on the bag pack.

[@w2best]

Glad i could help! :)

[@dangsam]

I felt sincere in your review and bought this bag. Really good.

[@w2best]

Thank you! I appreciate your commnent! :)

[@janrepcin6777]

I have older model without handle and water holder (which is only thing i miss, good they added it) and use it almost every day for shopping / trips / travelling. One of the best thing for travelling is that you do not have dozen of smal compartments but basically one big and one small in front, and in this way you can pack much more stuff / more easily. After 3 or 4 years nothing is broken (I just lost that chest strap, but replaced it), seems almost like new, I only have flags of coutries I wisited with it sewn on it (running out of space quickly). The bag is super versatile and although I have also 36L classic, I barely use any other bag at all. Best bag I ever had (even seen) worth every euro.

[@Ianlee1977]

Thank you so much for the clear and concise review. I was considering the North Fa e Fuse until I saw this being sold. Already cemented my decision after watching your video.

[@w2best]

It's a winderful bag and my black one is my go to for pretty much anything I do.

[@MaciekGajewski]

Great showcase of the daily usage of this bag, thank you!

[@w2best]

I have been using this bag of this size for 5+ years now and love it every day!

[@MaciekGajewski]

@@w2best I've recently bought a smaller size of this bag (28L) due to flying with budget airlines and I really liked it on my first trip. I still want to grab a couple of those Molle Pouches you demonstrated - I had no idea stuff like that exist, so thank you!

[@w2best]

@@MaciekGajewski That's cool! I'm now using a multi color classic cabin zero, and not just packing it full when flying. I was checked on the last flight i took, but the bag fit in the test compartment, no problems. Glad I had thought that packing through intensely though! :D 28L seems really nice though!!

[@hasuratrav]

Same experience here,. yesterday while traveling from Cebu - Davao, Philippines,. I noticed a guy using this huge but very nice bag,. then I look for its brand and voila! its Cabin Zero! and now looking forward to purchase one for my travel!

[@w2best]

There's great! 😊😊

[@riccardogavanelli1076]

Amazing and thorough review! Nice! I’m still undecided between the 44L or the classic pro 42L. I would probably use it as an auxiliary luggage on top of a work rolling tote. The pro has a handle that acts ass a pass through for the trolley handle. I wish this was also present on the military.

[@w2best]

I really wish that was there also. You can probably create it with the money system in some way, but it would be much better if it's there from the start. Thank you!

[@yegornatoptaniy5666]

how i love clear articulation... Great review! Hello from Ukraine.

[@w2best]

Thank you! I'm thinking about your country every day! 🇺🇦

[@yegornatoptaniy5666]

@@w2best Thank you!

[@armandopmanglicmot5041]

just subscribed! thanks for your video, I will get this military 44L instead of the classic 36L. I'm happy to know that it can be used during the day to day office work not just for traveling.

[@w2best]

Thanks! Don't expect too much travel content though :P I'm really shifting towards more tech stuff here :)

[@MS-kn5co]

Love your detailed review and examples of how the bag can be used. I got a suggestion for u for your black bag. U can use a permanent black marker to write over the white cabin zero logo; that's what I'll do as I don't like the stark looking words. After much reading and video reviews, I have decided to go with this bag. Thanks for convincing me :)

[@w2best]

I think you're not gonna be dissappointed it's such a great bag! :) I might try the marker trick!

[@davidwarwick892]

Very helpful thanks a lot! ;)

[@gerym341]

A great review. Thank you very much.

[@w2best]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elcancion]

Underated bag! I love it

[@w2best]

I love it to. Still my everyday bag and I can't see any other bag replacing it.

[@kacchan-guitar]

とてもこのバックパックを愛してる事がわかりました。 このパックパックを検討しようと思います。 ありがとうございます！

[@--q--2143]

Hi W2B, Thank you very much for such a good useful review. May I know how tall are you? I am 1.65metre tall and wonder if this 44L will be too big for me.

[@w2best]

I'm 193. I would recommend getting the smaller ones if you're 165!

[@sevinciman2961]

Thank you for video. Very helpful ✨🙏🏻 I am wondering where did you get your outside mini bags that you attached. Thanks in advance 🌸

[@w2best]

At a random military store!

[@linusmalmberg9534]

This video was what persuaded me getting this bag over a few other i was also considering. I love the bag, it's not overbuilt and heavy like a lot of other bags and i really like the looks and how it carries. I got a black one and also didn't care for the white logo. But that was easily taken care of with a black POSCA marker. But i do have three minor gripes, that are harder to fix myself than the logo color; - First and biggest gripe is the pitch black interior. A brighter one would make life so much easier when trying to finding stuff in that huge main compartment. - Second i'd really want to be able to tuck away the hip-belt when not in use, which for me is most of the time. - Third i'd like a couple internal o-rings/clips to secure keys or hang a small organizational pouch. This I'm gonna have installed. Thinking one in the inner mesh pocket for keys, one in the big sideways outer pocket for a mini pouch and perhaps one in the main compartment. But those are no major gripes, overall it is a fantastic bag and at a great price too. Thank you for doing this video which really helped me making an informed decision!

[@w2best]

I'm very glad to read this comment. It's really the reason i wanted to make this video. I didn't think there was any actual good video on it. I agree on your points. Especially the hip belt and the interior. I was looking for my black headphones for three days this week and today I realized they WERE in the main compartment but i didn't see them. Thanks again for the comment! :) I will forward the feedback to the cabin zero team as well.

[@czapkofan]

With heavier load, isn't the hip strap being narrow uncomfortable? I recently bought a different backpack (actually a smaller one, some 25-28l), and was especially looking for a well padded hip strap, because I often use a hip strap a lot when trekking in mountains, on long trips with heavy loadout. I really love that aspect, so I'm scratching my head when I see the backpacks with a narrow one; is it really working well?

[@SoundSelector]

Haven't decided yet if I should go for military, classic or classic pro. Can anyone help me decide?

[@w2best]

Imo Military is the best and most flexible for use cases. Classic isn't bad either but for some reason I don't like the look as much. Price on sale is hard to beat though.

[@khertler]

I am here because I too saw this bag while traveling. I Googled “Cabinzero” on the back not knowing if it was the owners name or the brand.

[@w2best]

Love that! I will never forget me running to get the name of the bag :D

[@gizkaanindya6466]

hi, I've been using the Classic 44L one, but i still don't know how to clean it? is it safe to wash it, since the backpack has RFID. I need your insight. thanks anyway

[@w2best]

Does it have rfid? I ran my cabin zeros in the laundry a few times. It worked great!

[@alvinbartolome1239]

Hi. Greay review of the bag. btw, you haven't identified the MOLE bags you presented as packing cubes.

[@w2best]

They are no name from some Swedish store -very hard to identify :P

[@orangutan29]

With this bag's lack of structure it doesn't seem to keep its form when under packed. Has this been an issue for you?

[@w2best]

That is true but it never bothered me. When it's on your back it's fine. When it's packed with a laptop it's fine. And the low weight is a great plus of less structure.

[@dbjungle]

I have a black 44L, I've been wanting to get a smaller tan one, but it's never in stock.

[@w2best]

I love the black 44l. The most versatile backpack I've ever had.

[@jovenalasis4468]

Does this bag provide good ventilation on your back when you wear this as a backpack?

[@w2best]

Not perfect, there are better options. But it's decent!

[@darkijah-andersjehovahsn7893]

I just got my stuff from Cabin Zero... One thing I noticed after checking the stuff and it really looks good and well thought... Was getting out of my apartment to hear this ringing noise following me to return to my place to check up on it. I have no idea why no one never pointed this out - these big YKK zipper things are so clingy clingy clingy... Like does it not bother people having a cow bell going along with them all the time? Beside that, everything looks good - I just wonder what I can do with the clingy noise. Maybe some shrink sleeve will do it on them so the metal is less to get in contact with other metal, or cut the YKK Zippers and replace them with strips or something else that does not make so much noise.

[@w2best]

Never had any issue like that in my 5 years of using cabin zero. I wonder if you are very sensitive or of your bag is much more noisy...

[@darkijah-andersjehovahsn7893]

@@w2best Take your bag and shake it... Like if you don't notice the clinging... Like I can't be that sensitive as I am living in an apartments with much noise around me.

[@w2best]

@@darkijah-andersjehovahsn7893 of course there's a little bit when you shake it but it's really not been anything i noticed in my 6 years of using these bags

[@darkijah-andersjehovahsn7893]

@@w2best First thing I noticed for sure just after going out of my door... Like what is that clinging... I need to try it on my rollerblades as well to see how it is. But anyway, beside that issue - it all looks pretty great.

[@seajay632]

@@darkijah-andersjehovahsn7893 You describe three different noises. A ringing noise, a clingy noise (whatever that is) and a cowbell noise. Talk about embellishment!

[@darkijah-andersjehovahsn7893]

take a color pen for the logo you don't like - and you will be fine ;)

[@kojirohyuga1050]

The design looks strangely familiar, like an affordable Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.

[@w2best]

Do you think so? I think the Pacsafe looks way more techy/geeky in a negative way. It's also much heavier. I was looking at it at somepoint but completely wrote it off...

[@darkijah-andersjehovahsn7893]

Hmm weird that it would not fit a 17" laptop on the outside pocket, is there really so much difference from the inside pocket...

[@w2best]

Sure it's a big difference. The opening especially!

[@darkijah-andersjehovahsn7893]

@@w2best Hmm okay... Well... I'm still thinking. I have had my eyes on these bags for years. But my own bag is really nearing running out, which is the biggest Raven 20 liters, which is also lightweight. But need something bigger. I was thinking 28, but that seems to small for my laptop and it seem to be less liters overall then my own 20 liter even with the 28 number on it. and here are my Liter calculations done with the other two: 24,2 liters 35,5 liters

[@darkijah-andersjehovahsn7893]

36 or 44... hmmm

[@andrealucibello8160]

Do you think that the 36 L version is qualify like under seat luggage?

[@w2best]

Yes it certainly does, especially since it's soft and can squeeze in!

[@andrealucibello8160]

@@w2best Thank you!

[@swiatpiesci7172]

As carry on luggage 42 l is too big to plane? 36l should be good?

[@w2best]

I actually always wear this as a carry on. It's very very seldom backpacks get checked but if you want to be incredibly on the safe side maybe 36l is better :)

[@swiatpiesci7172]

@@w2best i ordered yesterday 36l Black 😅 thanks for great review

[@w2best]

@@swiatpiesci7172 Great to be able to help. 36L black is probably one of the best bags on the market!! :)

[@filibustero9316]

Hello. May I know your height for reference? I'm only 5'2 and I think the 44L is too big for me. I'm looking at the 36L as a compromise. Would you recommend that?

[@w2best]

I'm 193cm and i agree the 44l will look too big on you. Much better to go 36! That's also a great bag.

[@stacymcgehee6502]

Have you compared this to the newer adv pro 42l

[@w2best]

No I think that one is a bit too heavy for what extras it has. It might happen in the future though.

[@syaidahamzah5944]

could I know the maximum weight (kg) your 44L can carry?

[@w2best]

It can take A LOT. It's really not a matter of the bag, it's a matter of your back :D I have been carrying 15kg and the bag just takes it.

[@syaidahamzah5944]

@@w2best I see! I was considering to use it as a check in luggage due to its size (I just bought the classic 44L). Part of me was hoping it could take around 25kg, but 15kg is quite good too. I've watched your other videos as well, the capacity for their bags are reassuring!

[@jub8891]

1:12 nice pose ;)

[@w2best]

Usually how i sit! :p

[@evanfisher7361]

It's so ugly. The way it goes out of shape as the things inside weigh against it outwards. Makes a person look homeless.

[@w2best]

Imo not at all. It's both clean and works with tons of different clothing styles.

[@garryfitzgerald6233]

Does the bottom of the bag have good support? Do you still like the colour navy, or would you choose a different colour now? Thanks!

[@w2best]

It's just a soft fabric in the bottom. I use my black one more than the navy one! So I would generally prefer the black one 👍👍

[@garryfitzgerald6233]

Has the black version more bottom support? Is the bag waterproof, and had you any problems walking home in the rain with groceries? Thanks!

[@xxxMannosio]

I think it would be perfect as an overhead luggage. For example as a 55x40x20 Ryanair luggage

[@w2best]

That's what it was created for! That was before the time of "small carry on" though :D