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title: "Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L vs KS Ultralight Tao"
description: "Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L vs KS Ultralight Tao: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L vs. KS Ultralight Tao

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5ah7s9jenx/db-journey-roamer-pro-split-duffel-50l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990477/carryons/db-journey-roamer-pro-split-duffel-50l-5ah7s9jenx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>50 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×32×28 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$260</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L | Feature | KS Ultralight Tao |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester (recycled)</td><td>X-pac VX 07YKK "waterproof zip"</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [KS Ultralight Tao](https://onebag.travel/carryon/985cttn4v5/ks-ultralight-tao/)

by [KS Ultralight Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=KS Ultralight Gear)

![Front facing view of the KS Ultralight Tao](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601079762/carryons/tao_klvueq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>71×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L and KS Ultralight Tao

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; Other on the KS Ultralight Tao.
-   **Passport pocket:** Back on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; Top on the KS Ultralight Tao.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; Removable on the KS Ultralight Tao.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; Yes on the KS Ultralight Tao.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 25 accept only the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L, and 0 accept only the KS Ultralight Tao.

### Only the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L fits

Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.

## Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L vs. KS Ultralight Tao: which should you pack?

The **Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L** carries 15L more than the **KS Ultralight Tao** (50L vs. 35L), while the **KS Ultralight Tao** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L** fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; if you want to travel lighter, the KS Ultralight Tao is the better call.