Arcido Faroe vs. ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Faroe | Feature | ULA Equipment Ultra 36L 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 | 17in |
| 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 | Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch |
ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the Arcido Faroe and ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
- Compression straps: No on the Arcido Faroe; 2 on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Arcido Faroe; Top on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Arcido Faroe; 17in on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Arcido Faroe; No on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Arcido Faroe, and 5 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
Only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Arcido Faroe vs. ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly carries 1L more than the Arcido Faroe (35L vs. 36L), while the Arcido Faroe is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Faroe is the better call.