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title: "Timbuk2 Scheme vs Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L"
description: "Timbuk2 Scheme vs Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Timbuk2 Scheme vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L

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 | Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>100% recycled polyester ripstop with a matte, recycled TPU-film laminate</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vz8ujnmdi8/patagonia-black-hole-duffel-bag-55l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633419557/carryons/Black_hole_duffel_bag_55_liters_dtqzpy.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>55 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>58×34×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>5%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$170</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Timbuk2 Scheme and Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L

-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Timbuk2 Scheme; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Timbuk2 Scheme; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Timbuk2 Scheme; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
-   **Main compartments:** 6 on the Timbuk2 Scheme; 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 10 accept both. 170 accept only the Timbuk2 Scheme, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.

### Only the Timbuk2 Scheme fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Timbuk2 Scheme vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L** carries 34L more than the **Timbuk2 Scheme** (21L vs. 55L), while the **Timbuk2 Scheme** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (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® Duffel Bag 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Scheme is the better call.