The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Nordace Windsor
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $325 |
Feature by feature
| The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L | Feature | Nordace Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge® Sailcloth EPX400 | 900D POLYESTER WITH PU LAYER |
Nordace Windsor
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.14 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L and Nordace Windsor
- Passport pocket: Front on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Yes on the Nordace Windsor.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Yes on the Nordace Windsor.
- Main compartments: 2 on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; 1 on the Nordace Windsor.
- Built-in organizer: No on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Yes on the Nordace Windsor.
Both have: 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. 0 accept only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L, and 5 accept only the Nordace Windsor.
Only the Nordace Windsor fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Nordace Windsor: which should you pack?
The Nordace Windsor carries 1L more than the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L (21L vs. 22L), while the Nordace Windsor is the lighter pack at 1.14kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Windsor fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Windsor; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Windsor is the better call.