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# KS Ultralight KS27 vs. Osprey Talon 22

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 | Osprey Talon 22 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| 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>bluesign® APPROVED 210D recycled honey comb nylon, PFAS-free DWR</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Osprey Talon 22](https://onebag.travel/carryon/fbzfv51gif/osprey-talon-22/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Talon 22](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990495/carryons/osprey-talon-22-fbzfv51gif.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×30×27 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$170</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the KS Ultralight KS27 and Osprey Talon 22

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the KS Ultralight KS27; Front on the Osprey Talon 22.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the KS Ultralight KS27; Yes on the Osprey Talon 22.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the KS Ultralight KS27; 3 on the Osprey Talon 22.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the KS Ultralight KS27; Yes on the Osprey Talon 22.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 27 accept both. 137 accept only the KS Ultralight KS27, and 0 accept only the Osprey Talon 22.

### Only the KS Ultralight KS27 fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## KS Ultralight KS27 vs. Osprey Talon 22: which should you pack?

The **KS Ultralight KS27** carries 1L more than the **Osprey Talon 22** (27L vs. 26L), while the **KS Ultralight KS27** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **KS Ultralight KS27** fits 87% 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.