Maker’s warranty: Lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship; covers original owner; modifications without ULA’s approval void it; tune-ups and repairs for a fee. ULA Equipment’s terms, read Oct 25, 2026
The 30L Patchless Ultra Dragonfly is ULA's carry-on travel pack in ULTRA fabric, without the logo patch. ULA lists 30 L (1,857 cu in), carry-on dimensions of 18.5 x 11 x 7 in, a 15 in laptop sleeve, UltraStretch front and side pockets, a quick-access top pocket and YKK AquaGuard water-resistant zippers, with a maximum load of 25 lb.
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Weight and price against the backpacks of 21–39 L in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
The lightest of the 21–39 L backpacks on record is Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack (Aluula) at 7.9 oz — 552 g less for $60 more.
The cheapest is Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet at $130.00 — $160 less and 83 g lighter.
Main models on the same shelf, compared with the 30L Patchless Ultra Dragonfly on the makers’ published figures; the tick on each bar is the 30L Patchless Ultra Dragonfly.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Elevate 22
9.7 oz lighter (275 g)
$25 less
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Daybreak 22
8.2 oz lighter (233 g)
$50 less
ULA Equipment
30L Patchless Robic Dragonfly
1.1 oz lighter (32 g)
$50 less
Not ranked: 20 with no published volume, 1 with no published weight.
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30L Patchless Robic Dragonfly
$50 less
1.1 oz lighter (32 g)
ULA Equipment
30L Robic Dragonfly
$50 less
1.1 oz lighter (32 g)
Big Agnes
Sweetwater UL 28L
$60 less
1.6 oz heavier (45 g)
Not ranked: 16 with no published volume, 9 with no published list price.
See all 22 →
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Aspect 32
2 L more
0.1 oz lighter (3 g) · $80 more
ULA Equipment
36L Patchless Ultra Dragonfly
6 L more
3.6 oz heavier (102 g) · $30 more
ULA Equipment
36L ULTRA Dragonfly
6 L more
3.6 oz heavier (102 g) · $30 more
Not ranked: 21 with no published volume.
See all 14 →Ultralight backpacks ranked by maker-published weight: 40 models. Lightest: Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack (Aluula) at 7.9 oz (225 g).
Six backpacking packs from 45 to 68 L: how to fit one, then their published volume, frame, load range, weight and list price, with a reason to skip each.