KS Ultralight Tao vs. Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L
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 | Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 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" | Baida Nylon 75% Recycled Nylon, 15% Recycled Polyester, 5% Other materials, 5% Nylon |
Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×37×32 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the KS Ultralight Tao and Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L
- Passport pocket: Top on the KS Ultralight Tao; Side on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the KS Ultralight Tao; No on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the KS Ultralight Tao; No on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the KS Ultralight Tao; No on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
Both have: 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. Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L carries 20L more than the KS Ultralight Tao (35L vs. 55L), while the KS Ultralight Tao is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the KS Ultralight Tao is the better call.