Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. Timbuk2 Scheme
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $360 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L | 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 |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate | |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L and Timbuk2 Scheme
- Passport pocket: Front on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Side on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Yes on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 15in on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 6 on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L, and 13 accept only the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Only the Timbuk2 Scheme fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. Timbuk2 Scheme: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L carries 13L more than the Timbuk2 Scheme (34L vs. 21L), while the Timbuk2 Scheme is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 2.9kg). 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 Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Scheme is the better call.