ULA X50 Cicada
ULA X50 Cicada
After more than 20 years crafting some of the most trusted ultralight packs on the trail, ULA brings that same durability, function, and attention to detail to everyday life with the Ultra Cicada. Designed for commuting, travel, work-from-anywhere, and all-day urban adventures, the Cicada is a 22 L front-loading backpack built for modern motion.
The Ultra Cicada isn’t a watered-down hiking pack, it’s a true EDC (Every Day Carry), thoughtfully designed from the ground up with simplicity, durability, and long-term reliability. Compact enough to fit under an airline seat, yet packed with organizational features, it keeps your essentials secure and accessible.
Smart Organization
Front-loading main compartment for laptop, layers, and notebooks.
Padded laptop sleeve with a false bottom for extra protection.
Dual zippered mesh pockets, stretch side sleeves, and internal bottle loops.
Two exterior zip stash pockets, a larger dump pocket, and a hidden passport pocket.
Integrated pen holder tucked neatly in the front panel.
Trail-Tested Durability
Built by the same team trusted by long-distance hikers, the Cicada features standard YKK Aquaguard zippers and a proprietary ULA Green high-visibility 210D UltraGrid liner, engineered for maximum durability. A breathable mesh back panel, padded haul loop, and hip belt attachment loops provide comfort and support for longer carries.
Travel-Ready Design
The Cicada includes a luggage pass-through for easy airport transitions, stealth pockets for valuables, and compatibility with the Removable 1" Hipbelt for enhanced load stability.
From the trail to the city, the ULA Ultra Cicada brings ultralight, long-lasting reliability to everyday adventures designed to move with you whether you’re commuting, traveling, or exploring.
WEIGHT: 870 g | 30.7 oz
VOLUME TOTAL: 22 l | 1,342 cu in
MAX LOAD: 11 kg | 25 lbs
FEATURES
- Front Loading
- Luggage Pass-through Sleeve
- Carry-On Compliant
- Exterior Accessible Padded Laptop Sleeve w/ False Bottom
- 4 Quick-access Exterior Pockets: 2 Small + 1 Large + Hidden Passport Pocket
- 2 Interior Static Mesh Zippered Pockets
- Interior UltraStretch™ Mesh Side Pockets
- Full-height Interior UltraStretch™ Mesh Sleeve
- Pen Holder
- Padded Haul Loop
- Breathable Mesh Back Panel
- ULA Signature S-Straps
- Removable + Adjustable Sternum Strap
- 1″ Fixed Hipbelt Attachment Loops (Hipbelt Sold Separately.)
- Rugged YKK Aquaguard Zippers
WHY ULTRA™?
ULTRA is 15x stronger than steel by weight, twice as abrasion resistant as standard 420D nylon, and waterproof to 200 psi. Ultra is the ultimate in ultralight fabric, with the strength to go the distance in the harshest environments
ULTRA fabric lasts longer, absorbs 80% less moisture, and has better UV resistance and color retention than traditional laminated nylon.
ULTRA is the only durable, waterproof pack fabric made from 100% recycled polyester! Every yard contains over 20 plastic bottles and saves over one pound of carbon emissions compared to standard pack fabric.
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ULA X50 Cicada
ULA X50 Cicada
After more than 20 years crafting some of the most trusted ultralight packs on the trail, ULA brings that same durability, function, and attention to detail to everyday life with the Ultra Cicada. Designed for commuting, travel, work-from-anywhere, and all-day urban adventures, the Cicada is a 22 L front-loading backpack built for modern motion.
The Ultra Cicada isn’t a watered-down hiking pack, it’s a true EDC (Every Day Carry), thoughtfully designed from the ground up with simplicity, durability, and long-term reliability. Compact enough to fit under an airline seat, yet packed with organizational features, it keeps your essentials secure and accessible.
Smart Organization
Front-loading main compartment for laptop, layers, and notebooks.
Padded laptop sleeve with a false bottom for extra protection.
Dual zippered mesh pockets, stretch side sleeves, and internal bottle loops.
Two exterior zip stash pockets, a larger dump pocket, and a hidden passport pocket.
Integrated pen holder tucked neatly in the front panel.
Trail-Tested Durability
Built by the same team trusted by long-distance hikers, the Cicada features standard YKK Aquaguard zippers and a proprietary ULA Green high-visibility 210D UltraGrid liner, engineered for maximum durability. A breathable mesh back panel, padded haul loop, and hip belt attachment loops provide comfort and support for longer carries.
Travel-Ready Design
The Cicada includes a luggage pass-through for easy airport transitions, stealth pockets for valuables, and compatibility with the Removable 1" Hipbelt for enhanced load stability.
From the trail to the city, the ULA Ultra Cicada brings ultralight, long-lasting reliability to everyday adventures designed to move with you whether you’re commuting, traveling, or exploring.
WEIGHT: 870 g | 30.7 oz
VOLUME TOTAL: 22 l | 1,342 cu in
MAX LOAD: 11 kg | 25 lbs
FEATURES
- Front Loading
- Luggage Pass-through Sleeve
- Carry-On Compliant
- Exterior Accessible Padded Laptop Sleeve w/ False Bottom
- 4 Quick-access Exterior Pockets: 2 Small + 1 Large + Hidden Passport Pocket
- 2 Interior Static Mesh Zippered Pockets
- Interior UltraStretch™ Mesh Side Pockets
- Full-height Interior UltraStretch™ Mesh Sleeve
- Pen Holder
- Padded Haul Loop
- Breathable Mesh Back Panel
- ULA Signature S-Straps
- Removable + Adjustable Sternum Strap
- 1″ Fixed Hipbelt Attachment Loops (Hipbelt Sold Separately.)
- Rugged YKK Aquaguard Zippers
WHY ULTRA™?
ULTRA is 15x stronger than steel by weight, twice as abrasion resistant as standard 420D nylon, and waterproof to 200 psi. Ultra is the ultimate in ultralight fabric, with the strength to go the distance in the harshest environments
ULTRA fabric lasts longer, absorbs 80% less moisture, and has better UV resistance and color retention than traditional laminated nylon.
ULTRA is the only durable, waterproof pack fabric made from 100% recycled polyester! Every yard contains over 20 plastic bottles and saves over one pound of carbon emissions compared to standard pack fabric.
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ULA X50 Cicada
After more than 20 years crafting some of the most trusted ultralight packs on the trail, ULA brings that same durability, function, and attention to detail to everyday life with the Ultra Cicada. Designed for commuting, travel, work-from-anywhere, and all-day urban adventures, the Cicada is a 22 L front-loading backpack built for modern motion.
The Ultra Cicada isn’t a watered-down hiking pack, it’s a true EDC (Every Day Carry), thoughtfully designed from the ground up with simplicity, durability, and long-term reliability. Compact enough to fit under an airline seat, yet packed with organizational features, it keeps your essentials secure and accessible.
Smart Organization
Front-loading main compartment for laptop, layers, and notebooks.
Padded laptop sleeve with a false bottom for extra protection.
Dual zippered mesh pockets, stretch side sleeves, and internal bottle loops.
Two exterior zip stash pockets, a larger dump pocket, and a hidden passport pocket.
Integrated pen holder tucked neatly in the front panel.
Trail-Tested Durability
Built by the same team trusted by long-distance hikers, the Cicada features standard YKK Aquaguard zippers and a proprietary ULA Green high-visibility 210D UltraGrid liner, engineered for maximum durability. A breathable mesh back panel, padded haul loop, and hip belt attachment loops provide comfort and support for longer carries.
Travel-Ready Design
The Cicada includes a luggage pass-through for easy airport transitions, stealth pockets for valuables, and compatibility with the Removable 1" Hipbelt for enhanced load stability.
From the trail to the city, the ULA Ultra Cicada brings ultralight, long-lasting reliability to everyday adventures designed to move with you whether you’re commuting, traveling, or exploring.
WEIGHT: 870 g | 30.7 oz
VOLUME TOTAL: 22 l | 1,342 cu in
MAX LOAD: 11 kg | 25 lbs
FEATURES
- Front Loading
- Luggage Pass-through Sleeve
- Carry-On Compliant
- Exterior Accessible Padded Laptop Sleeve w/ False Bottom
- 4 Quick-access Exterior Pockets: 2 Small + 1 Large + Hidden Passport Pocket
- 2 Interior Static Mesh Zippered Pockets
- Interior UltraStretch™ Mesh Side Pockets
- Full-height Interior UltraStretch™ Mesh Sleeve
- Pen Holder
- Padded Haul Loop
- Breathable Mesh Back Panel
- ULA Signature S-Straps
- Removable + Adjustable Sternum Strap
- 1″ Fixed Hipbelt Attachment Loops (Hipbelt Sold Separately.)
- Rugged YKK Aquaguard Zippers
WHY ULTRA™?
ULTRA is 15x stronger than steel by weight, twice as abrasion resistant as standard 420D nylon, and waterproof to 200 psi. Ultra is the ultimate in ultralight fabric, with the strength to go the distance in the harshest environments
ULTRA fabric lasts longer, absorbs 80% less moisture, and has better UV resistance and color retention than traditional laminated nylon.
ULTRA is the only durable, waterproof pack fabric made from 100% recycled polyester! Every yard contains over 20 plastic bottles and saves over one pound of carbon emissions compared to standard pack fabric.
