ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28
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 | Fjallraven Vardag 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 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 | 100% polyester 600D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Vardag 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly and Fjallraven Vardag 28
- Opening: Clamshell on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Main compartments: 4 on the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly; 3 on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 173 accept both. 3 accept only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Only the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Vardag 28 (30L vs. 28L), while the ULA Equipment Robic 30L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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.