KS Ultralight Tao vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 32
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
KS Ultralight Tao
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 71×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| KS Ultralight Tao | Feature | Mystery Ranch Scree 32 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | >5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-pac VX 07YKK "waterproof zip" | X Grid 500D Nylon 6.6 70D Nylon Ripstop N.100 Robic R/S and 330 SD HITRA |
Mystery Ranch Scree 32
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 64×29×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the KS Ultralight Tao and Mystery Ranch Scree 32
- Compression straps: No on the KS Ultralight Tao; >5 on the Mystery Ranch Scree 32.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the KS Ultralight Tao; 15in on the Mystery Ranch Scree 32.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
KS Ultralight Tao vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 32: which should you pack?
The KS Ultralight Tao carries 3L more than the Mystery Ranch Scree 32 (35L vs. 32L), while the KS Ultralight Tao is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the KS Ultralight Tao fits 1% 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.