Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Timbuk2 Scheme
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L | 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 |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 Micro MLC 22L and Timbuk2 Scheme
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; Side on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; 6 on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L, and 2 accept only the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Only the Timbuk2 Scheme fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L vs. Timbuk2 Scheme: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L carries 1L more than the Timbuk2 Scheme (22L vs. 21L), while the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L 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 Black Hole Micro MLC 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole Micro MLC 22L is the better call.