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title: "Gossamer Gear Mariposa vs ULA Equipment Ultra Camino"
description: "Gossamer Gear Mariposa vs ULA Equipment Ultra Camino: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Gossamer Gear Mariposa vs. ULA Equipment Ultra Camino

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Gossamer Gear Mariposa](https://onebag.travel/carryon/10tqh8wtds/gossamer-gear-mariposa/)

by [Gossamer Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Gossamer Gear)

![Front facing view of the Gossamer Gear Mariposa](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990365/carryons/gossamer-gear-mariposa-10tqh8wtds.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$315</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100D &amp; 210D Recycled Robic Nylon</td><td>ULTRA 400TX</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ULA Equipment Ultra Camino](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o4wwe1upd2/ula-equipment-ultra-camino/)

by [ULA Equipment](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=ULA Equipment)

![Front facing view of the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990722/carryons/ula-equipment-ultra-camino-o4wwe1upd2.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>54 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×33×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$400</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.