Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Vertx Any Day Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Vertx Any Day Backpack | Feature | The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-Resistant 100% Nylon | Challenge® Sailcloth EPX400 |
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $325 |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L
- Sternum strap: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Removable on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 2 on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; No on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; No on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 8 accept only the Vertx Any Day Backpack, and 0 accept only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L: which should you pack?
The The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L carries 1L more than the Vertx Any Day Backpack (20L vs. 21L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the better call.