ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. 5.11 Rush 12
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 | 5.11 Rush 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Diamond Robic | Water-resistant 1050D nylon |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly and 5.11 Rush 12
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; No on the 5.11 Rush 12.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; No on the 5.11 Rush 12.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly, and 3 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12.
Only the 5.11 Rush 12 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. 5.11 Rush 12: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly carries 6L more than the 5.11 Rush 12 (30L vs. 24L), while the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the 5.11 Rush 12 fits 95% 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 ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the better call.