ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
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 | Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Diamond Robic | 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly |
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly and Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
- Opening: Clamshell on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; Top zip on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Hip belt: Removable on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Built-in organizer: No on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 169 accept both. 7 accept only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly, and 0 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
Only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly carries the same capacity as the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 (30L vs. 30L), 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 Robic 30L Dragonfly; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the better call.