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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5uozk4l5zy/ks-ultralight-ks27/dyr8jkkr0r/hanchor-pipe-t1/"
title: "KS Ultralight KS27 vs Hanchor Pipe T1 - One Bag Travel"
description: "KS Ultralight KS27 vs Hanchor Pipe T1: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# KS Ultralight KS27 vs. Hanchor Pipe T1

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

## [KS Ultralight KS27](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5uozk4l5zy/ks-ultralight-ks27/)

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

![Front facing view of the KS Ultralight KS27](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990375/carryons/ks-ultralight-ks27-5uozk4l5zy.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>27 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×28×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>87%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>X-pac VX 07 YKK "waterproof zip"</td><td>X-Pac VX21</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Hanchor Pipe T1](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dyr8jkkr0r/hanchor-pipe-t1/)

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

![Front facing view of the Hanchor Pipe T1](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601076672/carryons/HanchorPipe_eovw6r.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.