KS Ultralight KS27 vs. ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
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 | ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| 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 | 17in |
| 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" | Challenge ULTRA, ULTRA TX, UltraStretch |
ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the KS Ultralight KS27 and ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly
- Opening: Other on the KS Ultralight KS27; Clamshell on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the KS Ultralight KS27; 17in on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
- Main compartments: 2 on the KS Ultralight KS27; 4 on the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 163 accept both. 1 accept only the KS Ultralight KS27, and 4 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly.
Only the KS Ultralight KS27 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
KS Ultralight KS27 vs. ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly carries 9L more than the KS Ultralight KS27 (27L vs. 36L), while the KS Ultralight KS27 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ULA Equipment Ultra 36L Dragonfly; if you want to travel lighter, the KS Ultralight KS27 is the better call.