Timbuk2 Scheme vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Scheme | Feature | Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | |
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Scheme and Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
- Passport pocket: Side on the Timbuk2 Scheme; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Timbuk2 Scheme; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Timbuk2 Scheme; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Timbuk2 Scheme; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 129 accept both. 51 accept only the Timbuk2 Scheme, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
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, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Timbuk2 Scheme vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 carries 15L more than the Timbuk2 Scheme (21L vs. 36L), while the Timbuk2 Scheme is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.36kg). 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 Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Scheme is the better call.