Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack 23L vs Sympl Commuter Pack 24L
The Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack 23L is 23L and 1.45kg3.2lb; the Sympl Commuter Pack 24L is 24L and 1.45kg3.2lb. They weigh the same. The Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack 23L costs $9.009999999999991 less. The Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack 23L fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the Sympl Commuter Pack 24L fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack 23L | Sympl Commuter Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99Best | $259 |
| Volume | 23L | 24L |
| Weight | 1.45kg3.2lb | 1.45kg3.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 86% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 4%Best |
| Dimensions | 45.7×25.4×22.9cm18×10×9in | 45.7×30.5×19.1cm18×12×7.5in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | 16" |
| Compartments | 2 | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 0 | 2 |
| Compression straps | 7 | n/a |
| Opening | Clamshell, Main compartment zips open into a full clamshell | Clamshell, clamshell main compartment, top access laptop compartment, tech caddy compartment, quick access front pocket |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | Yes | No |
| Hip belt | Removable | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 1050D ballistic nylon, triple polyurethane coated, Teflon fabric protector | 100% recycled 420D CORDURA Ballistic Re/Cor nylon (Carbonate) with TPU coated lower and polycarbonate coated upper panels, 210D ripstop nylon lining, YKK AquaGuard exterior zippers, Duraflex hardware |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Maxpedition Falcon-II Backpack 23L | Sympl Commuter Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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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.