ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Aer City Pack
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 | Aer City Pack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16in |
| 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 | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada and Aer City Pack
- Hip belt: Optional on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; No on the Aer City Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; 16in on the Aer City Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side, internal on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; 1, side on the Aer City Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 0 accept only the Aer City Pack.
Only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Aer City Pack: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada carries 8L more than the Aer City Pack (22L vs. 14L), while the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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.