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title: "Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly"
description: "Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side…"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6bcfgtdhtp/samsonite-ecodiver-travel-backpack-m/)

by [Samsonite](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Samsonite)

![Front facing view of the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990434/carryons/samsonite-ecodiver-travel-backpack-m-6bcfgtdhtp.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>33 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×36×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$230</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recyclex™ textiles with a water-repellent coating</td><td>Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly](https://onebag.travel/carryon/etsc9hpo8p/ula-equipment-ultra-36l-dragonfly/)

by [ULA Equipment](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=ULA Equipment)

![Front facing view of the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990721/carryons/ula-equipment-ultra-36l-dragonfly-etsc9hpo8p.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$320</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.