ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs. Airback Original
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 | Airback Original |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch | 100% Recycled Nylon 900D Face wax coating & Back PU coating, GRS certified, PFC free |
Airback Original
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly and Airback Original
- Compression straps: 2 on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; 4 on the Airback Original.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; 1, side on the Airback Original.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly, and 5 accept only the Airback Original.
Only the Airback Original fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs. Airback Original: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly carries 14L more than the Airback Original (36L vs. 22L), while the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Airback Original fits 91% 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.