Gossamer Gear Mariposa vs. ULA Equipment Ultra Camino
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gossamer Gear Mariposa
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $315 |
Feature by feature
| Gossamer Gear Mariposa | Feature | ULA Equipment Ultra Camino |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | >5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D & 210D Recycled Robic Nylon | ULTRA 400TX |
ULA Equipment Ultra Camino
| Capacity | 54 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the Gossamer Gear Mariposa and ULA Equipment Ultra Camino
- Compression straps: 2 on the Gossamer Gear Mariposa; >5 on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
- Opening: Other on the Gossamer Gear Mariposa; Clamshell on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Gossamer Gear Mariposa; Yes on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 1 accept only the Gossamer Gear Mariposa, and 0 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
Only the Gossamer Gear Mariposa fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Gossamer Gear Mariposa vs. ULA Equipment Ultra Camino: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra Camino carries 18L more than the Gossamer Gear Mariposa (36L vs. 54L), while the Gossamer Gear Mariposa is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa is the better call.