The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. MixedWorks Falcon S
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 | MixedWorks Falcon S |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge® Sailcloth EPX400 | CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles |
MixedWorks Falcon S
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L and MixedWorks Falcon S
- Compression straps: No on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Opening: Clamshell on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Rolltop on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; No on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Hip belt: No on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Removable on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. MixedWorks Falcon S: which should you pack?
The The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L carries 1L more than the MixedWorks Falcon S (21L vs. 20L), while the MixedWorks Falcon S is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L fits 92% 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 MixedWorks Falcon S is the better call.