Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Timbuk2 Scheme
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L | Feature | Timbuk2 Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | |
Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Timbuk2 Scheme
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Side on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Removable on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; 6 on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 6 accept only the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Only the Timbuk2 Scheme fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Timbuk2 Scheme: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L carries 4L more than the Timbuk2 Scheme (25L vs. 21L), while the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.