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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/985cttn4v5/ks-ultralight-tao/reafnicen4/bellroy-venture-duffle-55l/"
title: "KS Ultralight Tao vs Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L"
description: "KS Ultralight Tao vs Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# KS Ultralight Tao vs. Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>X-pac VX 07YKK "waterproof zip"</td><td>Baida Nylon 75% Recycled Nylon, 15% Recycled Polyester, 5% Other materials, 5% Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/reafnicen4/bellroy-venture-duffle-55l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990474/carryons/bellroy-venture-duffle-55l-reafnicen4.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>55 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>60×37×32 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$230</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.