The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
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 | Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge® Sailcloth EPX400 | Waterproof Elastic Polymer |
Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $189 |
Key differences between the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L and Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
- Passport pocket: Front on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Yes on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; No on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; 16in on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; 1 on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 35 accept only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L, and 5 accept only the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
Only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack carries 9L more than the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L (21L vs. 30L), while the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (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 Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack is the better call.