ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Tortuga Daily Carry Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $350 |
Feature by feature
| ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada | Feature | Tortuga Daily Carry Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side, internal | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ULTRA 400TX | ECOPAK™ EPX200 waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Daily Carry Pro
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada and Tortuga Daily Carry Pro
- Hip belt: Optional on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; No on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; Yes on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; 16in on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side, internal on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; 2, side on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 1 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada, and 2 accept only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro.
Only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Tortuga Daily Carry Pro: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Daily Carry Pro carries 3L more than the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada (22L vs. 25L), while the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada is the better call.