ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28
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 | Fjallraven Vardag 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch | 100% polyester 600D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Vardag 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly and Fjallraven Vardag 28
- Opening: Clamshell on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; 15in on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Main compartments: 4 on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; 3 on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly, and 6 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 28 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly carries 8L more than the Fjallraven Vardag 28 (36L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Vardag 28 fits 92% 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 Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the better call.