Sherpani Santiago vs. Timbuk2 Scheme
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Sherpani Santiago
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $185 |
Feature by feature
| Sherpani Santiago | Feature | Timbuk2 Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Key differences between the Sherpani Santiago and Timbuk2 Scheme
- Passport pocket: Front on the Sherpani Santiago; Side on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Sherpani Santiago; Hideable on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Sherpani Santiago; No on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Sherpani Santiago; Removable on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Sherpani Santiago; 6 on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Sherpani Santiago, 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.
Sherpani Santiago vs. Timbuk2 Scheme: which should you pack?
The Sherpani Santiago carries 18L more than the Timbuk2 Scheme (39L vs. 21L), while the Sherpani Santiago is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Sherpani Santiago; if you want to travel lighter, the Sherpani Santiago is the better call.