The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
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 | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge® Sailcloth EPX400 | Custom developed 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with C0 durable water repellent finish |
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; 4 on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 8 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L: which should you pack?
The The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L carries 5L more than the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L (21L vs. 16L), while the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L 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 The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L is the better call.