ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
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 | Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side, internal | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ULTRA 400TX | 500D 100% Nylon |
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada and Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
- Hip belt: Optional on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; No on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; No on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side, internal on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; 2, side on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 46 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada, and 0 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, 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.
ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada carries the same capacity as the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack (22L vs. 22L), while the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada is the better call.