ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Arcido Akra
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 | Arcido Akra |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| 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 | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| 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 | Body Fabric: 500D Blendex Kodra - With PU coating Bottom Scuff Fabric: 1000D Codra - With PU coating Lining: 150D Premium Polyester Oxford |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly and Arcido Akra
- Compression straps: 2 on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; No on the Arcido Akra.
- Main compartments: 4 on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; 7 on the Arcido Akra.
- Built-in organizer: No on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; Yes on the Arcido Akra.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 162 accept both. 14 accept only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly, and 0 accept only the Arcido Akra.
Only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Arcido Akra: which should you pack?
The Arcido Akra carries 5L more than the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly (30L vs. 35L), 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 Arcido Akra; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the better call.