The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. ILE Radius
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 | ILE Radius |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge® Sailcloth EPX400 | 1000D Cordura or xpac |
Key differences between the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L and ILE Radius
- Opening: Clamshell on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; Top zip on the ILE Radius.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; No on the ILE Radius.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; 16in on the ILE Radius.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L; 2, side on the ILE Radius.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 3 accept only the ILE Radius.
Only the ILE Radius fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?
The The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L carries the same capacity as the ILE Radius (21L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the ILE Radius fits 93% 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 The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack 21L is the better call.