ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Kifaru Antero
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 | Kifaru Antero |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly and Kifaru Antero
- Sternum strap: Removable on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; Yes on the Kifaru Antero.
- Main compartments: 4 on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; 3 on the Kifaru Antero.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 176 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Kifaru Antero: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly carries 5L more than the Kifaru Antero (30L vs. 25L), while the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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.