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title: "ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs Airback Original"
description: "ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs Airback Original: 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. Airback Original

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch</td><td>100% Recycled Nylon 900D Face wax coating &amp; Back PU coating, GRS certified, PFC free</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Airback Original](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sarpws3aaj/airback-original/)

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

![Front facing view of the Airback Original](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990327/carryons/airback-original-sarpws3aaj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×32×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.