ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Airback Original
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 | Airback Original |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | |
| 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 | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Diamond Robic | 100% Recycled Nylon 900D Face wax coating & Back PU coating, GRS certified, PFC free |
Airback Original
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly and Airback Original
- Compression straps: 2 on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; 4 on the Airback Original.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; 17in on the Airback Original.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; 1, side on the Airback Original.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 4 accept only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly, and 0 accept only the Airback Original.
Only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Airback Original: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly carries 8L more than the Airback Original (30L vs. 22L), while the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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.