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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/877l9d0o0i/5-11-rush-12/etsc9hpo8p/ula-equipment-ultra-36l-dragonfly/"
title: "5.11 Rush 12 vs ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly"
description: "5.11 Rush 12 vs ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/877l9d0o0i/5-11-rush-12/etsc9hpo8p/ula-equipment-ultra-36l-dragonfly/"
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# 5.11 Rush 12 vs. ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [5.11 Rush 12](https://onebag.travel/carryon/877l9d0o0i/5-11-rush-12/)

by [5.11](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=5.11)

![Front facing view of the 5.11 Rush 12](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/l26eeyqiuk8signvcmpg)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$105</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| 5.11 Rush 12 | Feature | ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| 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 |
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Water-resistant 1050D nylon</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 5.11 Rush 12 and ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly

-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the 5.11 Rush 12; 17in on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the 5.11 Rush 12; 2, side on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 167 accept both. 12 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12, and 0 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.

### Only the 5.11 Rush 12 fits

Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## 5.11 Rush 12 vs. ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly: which should you pack?

The **ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly** carries 12L more than the **5.11 Rush 12** (24L vs. 36L), while the **ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **5.11 Rush 12** fits 95% 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.