ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. RYU Quick Pack 18L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly

Front facing view of the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly
Capacity30 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions47×28×18 cm
Airline fit93%
Price$240

Feature by feature

ULA Equipment Robic 30L DragonflyFeatureRYU Quick Pack 18L
Storage
2 Compression
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 0
top Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack
removable Hip Belt
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
4 Main Compartments 4
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Black Diamond Robic630D Nylon with Polyurethane coating

RYU Quick Pack 18L

Front facing view of the RYU Quick Pack 18L
Capacity18 L
Weight0 kg
Dimensions52×28×17 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$170

Key differences between the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly and RYU Quick Pack 18L

Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 168 accept both. 8 accept only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly, and 0 accept only the RYU Quick Pack 18L.

Only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. RYU Quick Pack 18L: which should you pack?

The ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly carries 12L more than the RYU Quick Pack 18L (30L vs. 18L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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.