Chrome Industries Extlek 24L Pack vs The Brown Buffalo Standard Issue
The Chrome Industries Extlek 24L Pack is 24L and 1.12kg2.5lb; the The Brown Buffalo Standard Issue is 24L and 1.09kg2.4lb. The The Brown Buffalo Standard Issue is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Chrome Industries Extlek 24L Pack costs $59 less. The Chrome Industries Extlek 24L Pack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the The Brown Buffalo Standard Issue fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Chrome Industries Extlek 24L Pack | The Brown Buffalo Standard Issue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120Best | $179 |
| Volume | 24L | 24L |
| Weight | 1.12kg2.5lb | 1.09kg2.4lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27% | 27% |
| Dimensions | 44.5×28.6×19.1cm17.5×11.5×7.5in | 44.5×30.5×12.7cm17.5×12×5in |
| Laptop | 15" | 15" |
| Compartments | 1 | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Opening | n/a | wide zippered main opening |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Removable | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Black: PFAS free 1680D ballistic polyester with PU backing; Black X: 1050D recycled nylon with 500D TPE tarp; 210D recycled nylon laminated and 150D recycled polyester liner | CORDURA 1050D ballistic nylon (DWR, PU2), Challenge Sailcloth EPX400 or 1000D MultiCam Black by colourway, YKK RCPU2 zips |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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