Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. ULA Equipment Ultra Camino
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 | ULA Equipment Ultra Camino |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | >5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable, optional | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | ULTRA 400TX |
ULA Equipment Ultra Camino
| Capacity | 54 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the Zpacks Bagger Ultra and ULA Equipment Ultra Camino
- Compression straps: No on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; >5 on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; No on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
- Hip belt: Removable, optional on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Yes on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; 1 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. 91 accept only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra, and 0 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
Only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. ULA Equipment Ultra Camino: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra Camino carries 29L more than the Zpacks Bagger Ultra (25L vs. 54L), while the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 ULA Equipment Ultra Camino; if you want to travel lighter, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the better call.