KS Ultralight KS27 vs. L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
KS Ultralight KS27
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 87% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| KS Ultralight KS27 | Feature | L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-pac VX 07 YKK "waterproof zip" | 70D recycled polyester ripstop |
L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×25×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $65 |
Key differences between the KS Ultralight KS27 and L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
- Hip belt: Removable on the KS Ultralight KS27; Yes on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the KS Ultralight KS27; Yes on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the KS Ultralight KS27; 4 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 164 accept both. 0 accept only the KS Ultralight KS27, and 12 accept only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
Only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
KS Ultralight KS27 vs. L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack: which should you pack?
The KS Ultralight KS27 carries 5L more than the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack (27L vs. 22L), while the KS Ultralight KS27 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the KS Ultralight KS27; if you want to travel lighter, the KS Ultralight KS27 is the better call.