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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ait0dfd8mm/patagonia-black-hole-mlc-wheeled-duffel-34l/p1vxa73t99/timbuk2-scheme/"
title: "Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs Timbuk2 Scheme"
description: "Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs Timbuk2 Scheme: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ait0dfd8mm/patagonia-black-hole-mlc-wheeled-duffel-34l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$360</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Timbuk2 Scheme](https://onebag.travel/carryon/p1vxa73t99/timbuk2-scheme/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Scheme](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990446/carryons/timbuk2-scheme-p1vxa73t99.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×30×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.