Trakke Stor vs. Timbuk2 Scheme
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Trakke Stor | Feature | Timbuk2 Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed canvas | |
Key differences between the Trakke Stor and Timbuk2 Scheme
- Passport pocket: Front on the Trakke Stor; Side on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Trakke Stor; Yes on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Sternum strap: No on the Trakke Stor; Removable on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Trakke Stor; 6 on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Trakke Stor, and 8 accept only the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Only the Timbuk2 Scheme fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Trakke Stor vs. Timbuk2 Scheme: which should you pack?
The Trakke Stor carries 9L more than the Timbuk2 Scheme (30L vs. 21L), while the Timbuk2 Scheme is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Scheme fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Trakke Stor; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Scheme is the better call.