ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs. Kifaru Antero
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $320 |
Feature by feature
| ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly | Feature | Kifaru Antero |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | 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 | |
| Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch | 500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly and Kifaru Antero
- Sternum strap: Removable on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; Yes on the Kifaru Antero.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; 15in on the Kifaru Antero.
- Main compartments: 4 on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; 3 on the Kifaru Antero.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly, and 9 accept only the Kifaru Antero.
Only the Kifaru Antero fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs. Kifaru Antero: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly carries 11L more than the Kifaru Antero (36L vs. 25L), while the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kifaru Antero fits 93% 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.