ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
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 | ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch |
ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly and ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; 17in on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
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. 167 accept both. 9 accept only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly, and 0 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
Only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly carries 6L more than the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly (30L vs. 36L), while the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Ultra 36L Dragonfly; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the better call.