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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/etsc9hpo8p/ula-equipment-ultra-36l-dragonfly/p94sibqij4/kifaru-antero/"
title: "ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs Kifaru Antero"
description: "ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs Kifaru Antero: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs. Kifaru Antero

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

## [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>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch</td><td>500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kifaru Antero](https://onebag.travel/carryon/p94sibqij4/kifaru-antero/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kifaru Antero](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601079208/carryons/antero_xtu6qh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×25×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$415</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.