Quechua MH500 Light 22L vs ULA Equipment ULTRA Muse Cicada EWP
The Quechua MH500 Light 22L is 22L and 0.8kg1.8lb; the ULA Equipment ULTRA Muse Cicada EWP is 22L and 0.8kg1.8lb. They weigh the same. The Quechua MH500 Light 22L costs $235 less. The Quechua MH500 Light 22L fits the carry-on limit of 32 of 36 major airlines and the ULA Equipment ULTRA Muse Cicada EWP fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | Quechua MH500 Light 22L | ULA Equipment ULTRA Muse Cicada EWP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.99Best | $349.99 |
| Volume | 22L | 22L |
| Weight | 0.8kg1.8lb | 0.8kg1.8lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 89% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 4%Best |
| Dimensions | 49×26×21cm19.5×10×8.5in | 45.7×27.9×12.7cm18×11×5in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | sleeve, size not published |
| Compartments | n/a | 1 |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Roll-top | Panel access, Front loading |
| Warranty | 10 years | Lifetime |
| Fit | n/a | Unisex |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Insert sold separately |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Polyester | ULTRA 400TX, CORDURA TrueLock webbing, UltraStretch mesh, 210D UltraGrid liner, standard YKK zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Quechua MH500 Light 22L | ULA Equipment ULTRA Muse Cicada EWP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | 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.