Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M | Feature | ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recyclex™ textiles with a water-repellent coating | Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch |
ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
- Compression straps: 4 on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 2 on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
- Hip belt: No on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Removable on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Removable on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 2, side on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 153 accept both. 9 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 14 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
Only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Jordanian.
Only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly carries 3L more than the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M (33L vs. 36L), while the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly is the better call.