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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/etsc9hpo8p/ula-equipment-ultra-36l-dragonfly/t8ggm6g3zf/fjallraven-vardag-28/"
title: "ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs Fjallraven Vardag 28"
description: "ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly vs Fjallraven Vardag 28: 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. Fjallraven Vardag 28

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch</td><td>100% polyester 600D (recycled)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Vardag 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t8ggm6g3zf/fjallraven-vardag-28/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Vardag 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624969874/carryons/Fjallraven_Vardag_28_qa4k7z.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.