ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs. Arcido Akra
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 | Arcido Akra |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| 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 | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch | Body Fabric: 500D Blendex Kodra - With PU coating Bottom Scuff Fabric: 1000D Codra - With PU coating Lining: 150D Premium Polyester Oxford |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly and Arcido Akra
- Compression straps: 2 on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; No on the Arcido Akra.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; 15in on the Arcido Akra.
- Main compartments: 4 on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; 7 on the Arcido Akra.
- Built-in organizer: No on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; Yes on the Arcido Akra.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 162 accept both. 5 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly, and 0 accept only the Arcido Akra.
Only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs. Arcido Akra: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly carries 1L more than the Arcido Akra (36L vs. 35L), while the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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.