ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. KS Ultralight KS27
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $240 |
Feature by feature
| ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly | Feature | KS Ultralight KS27 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Diamond Robic | X-pac VX 07 YKK "waterproof zip" |
KS Ultralight KS27
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 87% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly and KS Ultralight KS27
- Opening: Clamshell on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; Other on the KS Ultralight KS27.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; No on the KS Ultralight KS27.
- Main compartments: 4 on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; 2 on the KS Ultralight KS27.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 164 accept both. 12 accept only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly, and 0 accept only the KS Ultralight KS27.
Only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. KS Ultralight KS27: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly carries 3L more than the KS Ultralight KS27 (30L vs. 27L), while the KS Ultralight KS27 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; if you want to travel lighter, the KS Ultralight KS27 is the better call.