The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27
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 | Tatonka Flightcase 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Challenge® Sailcloth EPX400 | T-Travel Tex Melange Eco |
Tatonka Flightcase 27
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L and Tatonka Flightcase 27
- Backpack straps: Yes on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Hideable on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Yes on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Main compartments: 2 on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; 4 on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Water resistant: Yes on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 6 accept only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L, and 1 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
Only the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 27 carries 6L more than the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L (21L vs. 27L), while the Tatonka Flightcase 27 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Tatonka Flightcase 27; if you want to travel lighter, the Tatonka Flightcase 27 is the better call.