ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
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 | Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| 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 | 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish |
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada and Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
- Hip belt: Optional on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; No on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; 17in on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; 5 on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side, internal on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; 2, side on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
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. 175 accept both. 4 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska.
ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L carries 4L more than the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada (22L vs. 26L), 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 Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada is the better call.