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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/asynuuvno8/the-brown-buffalo-conceal-pack-21l/mbj6omgl3g/nordace-urban-max/"
title: "The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs Nordace Urban Max"
description: "The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs Nordace Urban Max: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/asynuuvno8/the-brown-buffalo-conceal-pack-21l/)

by [The Brown Buffalo](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=The Brown Buffalo)

![Front facing view of the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990440/carryons/the-brown-buffalo-conceal-pack-21l-asynuuvno8.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$325</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Challenge® Sailcloth EPX400</td><td>Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nordace Urban Max](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mbj6omgl3g/nordace-urban-max/)

by [Nordace](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Nordace)

![Front facing view of the Nordace Urban Max](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630577395/carryons/Nordace_Urban_Max_rtoofb.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.05 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$135</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.