KS Ultralight KS27 vs. Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L

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

KS Ultralight KS27

Front facing view of the KS Ultralight KS27
Capacity27 L
Weight0.3 kg
Dimensions55×28×16 cm
Airline fit87%
Price$130

Feature by feature

KS Ultralight KS27FeaturePeak Design Everyday Backpack 30L
Storage
2 Compression 2
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
top Passport top
N Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt N
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
N Laptop 16in
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
Material
X-pac VX 07 YKK "waterproof zip"X-Pac VX21

Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L

Front facing view of the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L
Capacity30 L
Weight1.8 kg
Dimensions49×33×27 cm
Airline fit14%
Price$300

Key differences between the KS Ultralight KS27 and Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 27 accept both. 137 accept only the KS Ultralight KS27, and 0 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L.

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. Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L: which should you pack?

The Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L carries 3L more than the KS Ultralight KS27 (27L vs. 30L), while the KS Ultralight KS27 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the KS Ultralight KS27 is the better call.