Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. YNOT Magnetica
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Zpacks Bagger Ultra | Feature | YNOT Magnetica |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable, optional | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 3.3oz/sqyd Ultra 100X, not coated with DWR or other chemicals and is PFAS free | YKK AquaGuard zippers |
Key differences between the Zpacks Bagger Ultra and YNOT Magnetica
- Opening: Clamshell on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Top flap on the YNOT Magnetica.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Front on the YNOT Magnetica.
- Hip belt: Removable, optional on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Optional on the YNOT Magnetica.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; 15in on the YNOT Magnetica.
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. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra, and 2 accept only the YNOT Magnetica.
Only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the YNOT Magnetica fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. YNOT Magnetica: which should you pack?
The Zpacks Bagger Ultra carries 5L more than the YNOT Magnetica (25L vs. 20L), while the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; if you want to travel lighter, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the better call.