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title: "Timbuk2 Scheme vs Tatonka Flightcase 27 - One Bag Travel"
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# Timbuk2 Scheme vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [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>

## Feature by feature

| Timbuk2 Scheme | Feature | Tatonka Flightcase 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>T-Travel Tex Melange Eco</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tatonka Flightcase 27](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t8aftb71iv/tatonka-flightcase-27/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tatonka Flightcase 27](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990713/carryons/tatonka-flightcase-27-t8aftb71iv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>27 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×28×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Timbuk2 Scheme and Tatonka Flightcase 27

-   **Passport pocket:** Side on the Timbuk2 Scheme; Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Timbuk2 Scheme; Yes on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
-   **Main compartments:** 6 on the Timbuk2 Scheme; 4 on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Timbuk2 Scheme; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve.

## 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. 13 accept only the Timbuk2 Scheme, and 1 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 27.

### 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.

### Only the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## Timbuk2 Scheme vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27: which should you pack?

The **Tatonka Flightcase 27** carries 6L more than the **Timbuk2 Scheme** (21L vs. 27L), while the **Tatonka Flightcase 27** 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 Tatonka Flightcase 27; if you want to travel lighter, the Tatonka Flightcase 27 is the better call.