Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack vs. Timbuk2 Scheme
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack | Feature | Timbuk2 Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D 100% Nylon | |
Key differences between the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack and Timbuk2 Scheme
- Passport pocket: Top on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; Side on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; Hideable on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; 6 on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; No on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 132 accept both. 1 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack, and 48 accept only the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Timbuk2 Scheme fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack vs. Timbuk2 Scheme: which should you pack?
The Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack carries 1L more than the Timbuk2 Scheme (22L vs. 21L), while the Timbuk2 Scheme is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Scheme is the better call.