Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×38×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 60% |
| Price | $199 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition | 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 |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Baida 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 Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition and The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; 15in on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; 2 on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; No on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; No on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 113 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition, and 60 accept only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L.
Only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Oman Air, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L: which should you pack?
The The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L carries 1L more than the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition (20L vs. 21L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L fits 92% 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 Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the better call.