ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Topo Designs Mountain Pack
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 | Topo Designs Mountain Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | >5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 1000D exterior, 210D coated pack cloth liner |
Topo Designs Mountain Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly and Topo Designs Mountain Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; >5 on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; Rolltop on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; Yes on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; 3 on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, 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. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly, and 0 accept only the Topo Designs Mountain Pack.
Only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Topo Designs Mountain Pack: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly carries the same capacity as the Topo Designs Mountain Pack (30L vs. 30L), while the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). 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 ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the better call.