GORUCK GR1 21 vs. The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR1 21 | Feature | The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Dyneema Composite Fabric (CT9Hw6/blkwov6) | 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 GORUCK GR1 21 and The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 21; Front on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the GORUCK GR1 21; Yes on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
- Sternum strap: No on the GORUCK GR1 21; Removable on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR1 21; 2 on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
Both have: 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. 5 accept only the GORUCK GR1 21, and 0 accept only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
Only the GORUCK GR1 21 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
GORUCK GR1 21 vs. The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 21 carries the same capacity as the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L (21L vs. 21L), while the GORUCK GR1 21 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR1 21 fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR1 21; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 21 is the better call.