ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
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 | Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Diamond Robic | 500D 100% Nylon |
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly and Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; No on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; Yes on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; No on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 133 accept both. 43 accept only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly, and 0 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly carries 8L more than the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack (30L vs. 22L), while the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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.