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title: "KS Ultralight KS27 vs Gregory Nano 24L - One Bag Travel"
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# KS Ultralight KS27 vs. Gregory Nano 24L

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 | Gregory Nano 24L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | N |
| 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>210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Gregory Nano 24L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/h2wqbb6cug/gregory-nano-24l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Gregory Nano 24L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990370/carryons/gregory-nano-24l-h2wqbb6cug.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>53×28×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the KS Ultralight KS27 and Gregory Nano 24L

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the KS Ultralight KS27; Front on the Gregory Nano 24L.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the KS Ultralight KS27; Yes on the Gregory Nano 24L.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the KS Ultralight KS27; 3 on the Gregory Nano 24L.

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. 130 accept both. 34 accept only the KS Ultralight KS27, and 3 accept only the Gregory Nano 24L.

### Only the KS Ultralight KS27 fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

### Only the Gregory Nano 24L fits

Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.

## KS Ultralight KS27 vs. Gregory Nano 24L: which should you pack?

The **KS Ultralight KS27** carries 3L more than the **Gregory Nano 24L** (27L vs. 24L), while the **KS Ultralight KS27** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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.