KS Ultralight KS27 vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
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 | Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 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" | 70D Recycled Robic Nylon PFAS-free |
Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the KS Ultralight KS27 and Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
- Compression straps: 2 on the KS Ultralight KS27; 4 on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the KS Ultralight KS27; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 164 accept both. 0 accept only the KS Ultralight KS27, and 15 accept only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
KS Ultralight KS27 vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack: which should you pack?
The KS Ultralight KS27 carries 2L more than the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack (27L vs. 25L), while the KS Ultralight KS27 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack fits 95% 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.