The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
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 | Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable, optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge® Sailcloth EPX400 | 70D x 160D recycled nylon Tasland ripstop fabric PFAS-free durable water resistant coating |
Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L and Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; No on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Hip belt: No on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Removable, optional on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; 3 on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Both have: 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. 0 accept only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L, and 8 accept only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L: which should you pack?
The The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L carries 5L more than the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L (21L vs. 16L), while the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits 96% 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 Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the better call.