The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Timbuk2 Scheme
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 | Timbuk2 Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge® Sailcloth EPX400 | |
Key differences between the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L and Timbuk2 Scheme
- Passport pocket: Front on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Side on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Hideable on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Main compartments: 2 on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; 6 on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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 7 accept only the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Only the Timbuk2 Scheme fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Timbuk2 Scheme: which should you pack?
The The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L carries the same capacity as the Timbuk2 Scheme (21L vs. 21L), while the Timbuk2 Scheme is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Scheme 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 Timbuk2 Scheme is the better call.