ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
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 Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada and Aer Pro Pack 24L
- Hip belt: Optional on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; No on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side, internal on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada, and 0 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska.
ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 24L carries 2L more than the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada (22L vs. 24L), 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 Aer Pro Pack 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada is the better call.