KS Ultralight KS27 vs. Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack
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 | Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 30L |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 Outdoor EPX200 |
Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $270 |
Key differences between the KS Ultralight KS27 and Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the KS Ultralight KS27; 5 on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the KS Ultralight KS27; 15in on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack.
Both have: 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. 164 accept both. 0 accept only the KS Ultralight KS27, and 4 accept only the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack.
Only the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
KS Ultralight KS27 vs. Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack: which should you pack?
The KS Ultralight KS27 carries 2L more than the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack (27L vs. 25L), while the KS Ultralight KS27 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack fits 89% 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.