ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28
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 | HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side, internal | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ULTRA 400TX | DYECOSHELL |
HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $217 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada and HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28
- Compression straps: No on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; 2 on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28.
- Hip belt: Optional on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; Removable on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side, internal on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; 1, side on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada, and 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28.
Only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28: which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 carries 6L more than the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada (22L vs. 28L), while the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada is the better call.