Grams28 196 Venture Backpack vs Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack 23L
The Grams28 196 Venture Backpack is 23.9L and 1.45kg3.2lb; the Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack 23L is 23L and 1.45kg3.2lb. They weigh the same. The Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack 23L costs $449.01 less. The Grams28 196 Venture Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack 23L fits 31; under the seat, 7 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Grams28 196 Venture Backpack | Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack 23L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $249.99Best |
| Volume | 23.9L | 23L |
| Weight | 1.45kg3.2lb | 1.45kg3.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 44×31×17.5cm17.5×12×7in | 45.7×25.4×22.9cm18×10×9in |
| Laptop | 16" | no laptop sleeve |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 0 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 7 |
| Opening | Clamshell, clamshell main compartment, separate rear laptop compartment | Clamshell, Main compartment zips open into a full clamshell |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | Yes |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Italian pebbled bovine leather from Gruppo Mastrotto, environment certified tanning | 1050D ballistic nylon, triple polyurethane coated, Teflon fabric protector |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Grams28 196 Venture Backpack | Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack 23L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.