The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Nordace Urban Max
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 Urban Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| 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 | Polyester |
Nordace Urban Max
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L and Nordace Urban Max
- Passport pocket: Front on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Yes on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; No on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Main compartments: 2 on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; 1 on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Built-in organizer: No on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Yes on the Nordace Urban Max.
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 7 accept only the Nordace Urban Max.
Only the Nordace Urban Max fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Nordace Urban Max: which should you pack?
The The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L carries 1L more than the Nordace Urban Max (21L vs. 20L), while the Nordace Urban Max is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Urban Max fits 95% 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 Nordace Urban Max is the better call.