ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs. haize project Clamshell 38
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 | haize project Clamshell 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | 1680D RPET polyurethane |
haize project Clamshell 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $380 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly and haize project Clamshell 38
- Compression straps: 2 on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; 4 on the haize project Clamshell 38.
- Hip belt: Removable on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; No on the haize project Clamshell 38.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; 15in on the haize project Clamshell 38.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; 1, side on the haize project Clamshell 38.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 haize project Clamshell 38.
Only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs. haize project Clamshell 38: which should you pack?
The haize project Clamshell 38 carries 2L more than the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly (36L vs. 38L), while the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 haize project Clamshell 38; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly is the better call.