Mystery Ranch Komodo Dragon vs Shimoda Action X40 v2
The Mystery Ranch Komodo Dragon is 39.8L and 2.27kg5lb; the Shimoda Action X40 v2 is 40L and 2.1kg4.6lb. The Shimoda Action X40 v2 is 0.17kg0.4lb lighter. The Shimoda Action X40 v2 costs $260.05 less. The Mystery Ranch Komodo Dragon fits the carry-on limit of 0 of 36 major airlines and the Shimoda Action X40 v2 fits 35; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Mystery Ranch Komodo Dragon | Shimoda Action X40 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600 | $339.95Best |
| Volume | 39.8L | 40L |
| Weight | 2.27kg5lb | 2.1kg4.6lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 0% | 97%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 62.9×34.9×29.8cm25×13.5×11.5in | 53×30×20cm21×12×8in |
| Laptop | n/a | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Panel access, 3-ZIP design for easy, rapid access to the interior | Roll-top, roll top + side access |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 years |
| Sizes | S, M, L | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | Yes | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | Yes | No |
| Hip belt | Hideable | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | Insert sold separately |
| Material | 500D CORDURA with DWR and PU coatings; water-repellent YKK zippers | Nylon, Carbonate PU-coated |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Mystery Ranch Komodo Dragon | Shimoda Action X40 v2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Singapore Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.