The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Arcido Saxon
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 | Arcido Saxon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | N |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge® Sailcloth EPX400 | Kodra Nylon |
Key differences between the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L and Arcido Saxon
- Passport pocket: Front on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; No on the Arcido Saxon.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Yes on the Arcido Saxon.
- Main compartments: 2 on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; 1 on the Arcido Saxon.
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. 172 accept both. 1 accept only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L, and 7 accept only the Arcido Saxon.
Only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Arcido Saxon: which should you pack?
The Arcido Saxon carries 4L more than the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L (21L vs. 25L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Saxon fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Saxon; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.