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# KS Ultralight Tao vs. Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack

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

## [KS Ultralight Tao](https://onebag.travel/carryon/985cttn4v5/ks-ultralight-tao/)

by [KS Ultralight Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=KS Ultralight Gear)

![Front facing view of the KS Ultralight Tao](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601079762/carryons/tao_klvueq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>71×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| KS Ultralight Tao | Feature | Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | 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 |
| N | 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 07YKK "waterproof zip"</td><td>Challenge Outdoor EPX200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/n3xnzi0aop/remote-equipment-charlie-25-pack/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$270</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the KS Ultralight Tao and Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack

-   **Compression straps:** No on the KS Ultralight Tao; 5 on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the KS Ultralight Tao; 15in on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the KS Ultralight Tao; 2, side on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the KS Ultralight Tao, and 166 accept only the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack.

### Only the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, 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, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, 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, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## KS Ultralight Tao vs. Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack: which should you pack?

The **KS Ultralight Tao** carries 10L more than the **Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack** (35L vs. 25L), while the **KS Ultralight Tao** 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 Tao; if you want to travel lighter, the KS Ultralight Tao is the better call.