Scholar Convertible Tote Backpack

Timbuk2 Scholar Convertible Tote Backpack is a 14L, 0.7kg1.5lb tote measuring 38.5×31×9.5cm15×12×3.5in. It fits the carry-on size limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the personal-item limit of 10 of 26. Under the seat, its 31cm12.2in side is over the 30cm11.8in limit at 12 of the 16 airlines it misses. Specs from timbuk2.com, checked September 2026.

Volume: 14Lfixed size
Weight: 0.7kg1.5lb1.5lb0.7kg
Carry-on: 36/36airlines fit it
Personal item: 10/26under-seat limits

Dimensions: 38.5×31×9.5cm15×12×3.5in 15×12×3.5in38.5×31×9.5cm
Price: $109 as of September 2026
Laptop: up to 13"
Opening: n/a
Warranty: Lifetime Covers defects in materials and workmanship, not abuse, wear, accidents or cosmetic damage.
Compartments: n/a
Bottle pockets: 2

Price history

$109 at every weekly check since Oct 5, 2026 (3 checks).

Checked weekly on the brand's US store.

Material: Eco fabric, recycled materials

Hidden, tuckable backpack straps
Two front zip pockets
Size chart lists 31 cm top and 26 cm bottom width

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Last checked: 2026-09. Prices and specs may have changed.

Does the Timbuk2 Scholar Convertible Tote Backpack fit airline carry-on limits?

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Fits as a cabin bagFits as a cabin bag on Ryanair. cabin bag 55×40×20cm21.5×15.5×8in · under the seat 40×30×20cm15.5×12×8in. Bag in cminches, turned to fit.

Flag as a tight fit undercm spare

Airline	Carry-on	Personal item	Cabin-bag weight
Air Arabia	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	6.3kg to pack (of 7kg)13.9lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
Air CanadaCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	FitsFits	No published limitNo published limit
Air FranceCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	11.3kg to pack (of 12kg shared with personal item)24.9lb to pack (of 26.5lb shared with personal item)
Air India	FitsFits	No published limit	6.3kg to pack (of 7kg)13.9lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
AirAsia	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	6.3kg to pack (of 7kg shared with personal item)13.9lb to pack (of 15.4lb shared with personal item)
Alaska Airlines	FitsFits	No published limit	No published limitNo published limit
Allegiant AirCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	FitsFits	No published limitNo published limit
American Airlines	FitsFits	FitsFits	No published limitNo published limit
ANA (All Nippon Airways)	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	9.3kg to pack (of 10kg shared with personal item)20.5lb to pack (of 22lb shared with personal item)
AviancaCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	No published limit	9.3kg to pack (of 10kg)20.5lb to pack (of 22lb)
British Airways	FitsFits	FitsFits	No published limitNo published limit
Cebu Pacific	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	9.3kg to pack (of 10kg shared with personal item)20.5lb to pack (of 22lb shared with personal item)
Delta Air Lines	FitsFits	No published limit	No published limitNo published limit
easyJetCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	FitsFits	14.3kg to pack (of 15kg)31.5lb to pack (of 33.1lb)
Emirates	FitsFits	No published limit	6.3kg to pack (of 7kg)13.9lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
Frontier AirlinesCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	FitsFits	15.2kg to pack (of 15.9kg)33.5lb to pack (of 35.1lb)
Gol Linhas Aereas	FitsFits	No published limit	9.3kg to pack (of 10kg)20.5lb to pack (of 22lb)
IndiGo	FitsFits	No published limit	6.3kg to pack (of 7kg)13.9lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
JetBlue Airways	FitsFits	FitsFits	No published limitNo published limit
KLMCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	11.3kg to pack (of 12kg shared with personal item)24.9lb to pack (of 26.5lb shared with personal item)
LATAM Airlines	FitsFits	FitsFits	11.3kg to pack (of 12kg)24.9lb to pack (of 26.5lb)
LufthansaCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	7.3kg to pack (of 8kg)16.1lb to pack (of 17.6lb)
Norwegian Air ShuttleCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	9.3kg to pack (of 10kg shared with personal item)20.5lb to pack (of 22lb shared with personal item)
Qantas	FitsFits	No published limit	6.3kg to pack (of 7kg shared with personal item)13.9lb to pack (of 15.4lb shared with personal item)
Qatar Airways	FitsFits	No published limit	6.3kg to pack (of 7kg)13.9lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
RyanairCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	9.3kg to pack (of 10kg)20.5lb to pack (of 22lb)
SAS	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	7.3kg to pack (of 8kg)16.1lb to pack (of 17.6lb)
Singapore Airlines	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	6.3kg to pack (of 7kg)13.9lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
Southwest Airlines	FitsFits	No published limit	No published limitNo published limit
Turkish Airlines	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	7.3kg to pack (of 8kg)16.1lb to pack (of 17.6lb)
United AirlinesCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	No published limitNo published limit
Vietjet Air	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	6.3kg to pack (of 7kg shared with personal item)13.9lb to pack (of 15.4lb shared with personal item)
VolarisCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	FitsFits	9.3kg to pack (of 10kg)20.5lb to pack (of 22lb)
VuelingCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	9.3kg to pack (of 10kg)20.5lb to pack (of 22lb)
WestJetCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	FitsFits	No published limitNo published limit
Wizz AirCabin bag not on every fare	FitsFits	Too bigToo big	9.3kg to pack (of 10kg)20.5lb to pack (of 22lb)

Compared in any orientation against each airline's published size limit. A tight fit has under 2cm to spare, so a packed soft bag may not pass a sizer. Set it to 0 to turn the warning off. Weight is what the airline allows in the cabin minus this bag's empty 0.7kg1.5lb. Limits and sources. Own a different bag? Check it against every airline.