REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs. ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 | Feature | ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled nylon shell frame: Rigid foam | 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 REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 and ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly
- Sternum strap: Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; Removable on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly.
- Main compartments: 3 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; 4 on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; No on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly.
- Rain cover: Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; No on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 137 accept both. 0 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28, and 39 accept only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly.
Only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs. ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly carries 2L more than the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 (28L vs. 30L), while the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the better call.