Arcido Faroe vs. ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Faroe | Feature | ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Body Fabric: 500D Blendex Kodra - With PU coating Bottom Scuff Fabric: 1000D Codra - With PU coating Lining: 150D Premium Polyester Oxford | Black Diamond Robic |
ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Arcido Faroe and ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly
- Compression straps: No on the Arcido Faroe; 2 on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Arcido Faroe; Top on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Arcido Faroe; No on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Arcido Faroe, and 14 accept only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly.
Only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Arcido Faroe vs. ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly: which should you pack?
The Arcido Faroe carries 5L more than the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly (35L vs. 30L), while the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Faroe; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the better call.