ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Wandrd Duo Daypack
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 | Wandrd Duo Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | 840D Jr. Ballistic Nylon with 5pm coating and 1680D Ballistic Nylon. Weather Resistant YKK Zippers. |
Wandrd Duo Daypack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $235 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada and Wandrd Duo Daypack
- Hip belt: Optional on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; Removable on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; Yes on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side, internal on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; 1, side on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 173 accept both. 6 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada, and 0 accept only the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
Only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Wandrd Duo Daypack: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada carries 2L more than the Wandrd Duo Daypack (22L vs. 20L), while the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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.