United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall vs. Timbuk2 Scheme
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall | Feature | Timbuk2 Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | 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 |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Key differences between the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall and Timbuk2 Scheme
- Opening: Other on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; Clamshell on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Passport pocket: Front on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; Side on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; Yes on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Main compartments: 2 on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; 6 on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; No on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Both have: 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall, and 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits
VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the Timbuk2 Scheme fits
Air Niugini.
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall vs. Timbuk2 Scheme: which should you pack?
The United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall carries 4L more than the Timbuk2 Scheme (25L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Scheme is the better call.