KS Ultralight KS27 vs. Hanchor Pipe T1
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 | Hanchor Pipe T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-pac VX 07 YKK "waterproof zip" | X-Pac VX21 |
Key differences between the KS Ultralight KS27 and Hanchor Pipe T1
- Compression straps: 2 on the KS Ultralight KS27; No on the Hanchor Pipe T1.
- Opening: Other on the KS Ultralight KS27; Clamshell on the Hanchor Pipe T1.
- Main compartments: 2 on the KS Ultralight KS27; 3 on the Hanchor Pipe T1.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the KS Ultralight KS27; 2, front on the Hanchor Pipe T1.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 1 accept only the KS Ultralight KS27, and 10 accept only the Hanchor Pipe T1.
Only the KS Ultralight KS27 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Hanchor Pipe T1 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
KS Ultralight KS27 vs. Hanchor Pipe T1: which should you pack?
The KS Ultralight KS27 carries 3L more than the Hanchor Pipe T1 (27L vs. 24L), while the KS Ultralight KS27 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hanchor Pipe T1 fits 92% 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.