Thule Subterra Backpack 34L

I downsized from a North Face 40 litre pack to this Thule 35 litre pack for international travel. It actually has more useable space than my older 40 litre pack and the minimalist exterior and durable nylon fabric are snag free, the smaller volume also allows me to stuff it on its side into tight overhead baggage bins.

Ich bin regelmäßig 3 bis 4 Tage in der Woche geschäftlich unterwegs. Die Aufteilung des Rucksacks und auch der Kleidersack sind extrem praktisch. Es lässt sich sehr gut in der Hand, wegen der verschiedenen Griffpositionen, als auch auf dem Rücken tragen. Im Flugzeug passt er problemlos unter den Vordersitz.

Hi ! One of the main reasons to select this model of bag instead of Osprey or Wandrd was the functionality of having the packing cube with all my clothes and quickly removing it and turning into a regular backpack. So it was very disappointing and shocking when I received the bag without the packing cube. Would like to ask for the Amazon support to receive it !!! Thanks in advance, Rafael Iglesias

Both the 18-year-old boy and the 21-year-old daughter love this thing. They both want it—bad. This is not a very large pack, coming in at only 34 liters. As such, this is not a pack for trekking or even camping. And it’s a bit big for an everyday campus sort of bag. The product copy calls this a “travel backpack.” This would be a good pack for a long weekend, or for business travel. This is a soft-sided pack, but is not floppy; there is some modest hard plastic framing inside. It’s got a side handle, so you can carry it like a briefcase. The top opening to the main compartment has the kind of internal semi-rigid plastic-enabled snap closure reminiscent of dry bags, but I can find nothing in the product copy that this is in fact a waterproof pack. The top closure works well, the smooth flat edges flexing tightly together, and three or four easy folds brings the snaplocks to their mates on the pack body so you can secure the edges on both sides. There is no zipper or other form of closure for the top access to the pack. The main compartment is big and easy to get into. The pack comes with a separate padded and zippered packing cube, complete with an integrated nylon pull handle. There is no way to secure this packing cube within the main compartment. There are no other compartments of storage features inside the main compartment. You can also get into the main compartment from outside on one side of the pack. Inside the main compartment you can access the laptop compartment as well. There is a huge internal pouch, padded amply on both sides and accessible from the side, for a laptop. I’ve got a traditional big laptop, and this fits in easily. There is an outside compartment that has all of the traditional computer-type features, with multiple pouches, slots for pens, mesh pouches, one of them zippered, etc. This outside compartment is also very well padded. The shoulder straps are the kind you’d find on a heavier pack, nicely padded and contoured, with multiple nylon loops on each strap, and with a chest connecting strap that you can move for better fit (four positions). The shoulder straps are not removable. There is also a wide nylon band in the back of the pack that you can slide over your luggage handle to integrate with rolling luggage. And on one side of the outside is a zippered deep pocket, which might be used to carry a smaller water bottle, although the pocket is not big enough to zip a bottle inside. Documentation: I received a very nice Thule welcome package with this, with a letter from the Thule Amazon sales coordinator, a nice color Product News sheet on this pack, and a Thule flash drive with more product info promised. Sorry, Thule, but I didn’t plug this thing into my computer. I do cyber for a living, and there’s just no way I’m connecting your flash drive to my computer, regardless of all the cool stuff you may have to tell me about this pack. The pack comes with a couple of product copy cards, which graphically depict the various features of the pack. These are in full color and do a good job of communicating what the pack offers. In terms of contact, you get the big Thule.com URL, and physical addresses in Connecticut, Belgium, and Hong Kong. There is no customer service email address, no is there a phone number to call—not good. Also disappointing is the lack of warranty information on the product. Price: It seems to me that the price of approximately $160 is about right for this pack. It is very well constructed, all seams are tight and very well sewn, and the materials appear to be top-notch. I would expect that this pack would hold up well for some time. Bottom line: This a very well made and good-looking backpack with multiple integrated features for personal items and electronics.

Dark outer backpack. Bright orange inner. Im not a big fan of the dark exterior color but that is the color it is available in. Easily remedied with a couple of neoprene colorful handles. I do like the integration of a battery powerpack space. Ive been travelling to places like East Africa where access to power is not guaranteed so I can keep my devices charged while in the backpack. You have to supply your own battery pack. I personally like the RavPower 20100mah but you can find others too. Looks like it will take a battery pack much larger than my 20100mah so I would not hold back. 34L is a good size for airplane carry on too. Even in places like East Africa that limit by size and weight. The good thing is so far no one has dared weight my backpack. It comes with a removeable clothes bag. It is a nice idea as you can unpack/pack your bag in one action. Remember too that the top opens up. You have to unbuckle the snaps and roll the top until it opens. Ive not seen this style for a top opening bag. You also have full access from the front if you want. Space for the laptop. Note 15 MBP or 15.6 Windows based laptop. Im pretty sure it wont squeeze more in. The backpack straps also includes a chest strap. It doesnt have a waist strap which is fine as the bag is light enough one isnt needed. It would have been nice if the backpack straps were in a covered zip so when it does have to go into the hold the straps are secured inside. Really the only negative but I dont see having to put this bag in the hold often. I would like to see this in some brighter color options for the exterior color. But otherwise functionality is up there for a business trip backpack.

Best pack of this type I have ever even seen. Rugged. Well made. All the little extras are there and are quality. Been carrying it a while now and it is holding up beautifully.

Too small for my needs but very nice

Loved it! feels rugged and looks great at the same time

Looks really slick, made of durable 800D Nylon, has everything you need to use it as a travel pack or/and daypack. Im really impressed by the quality of Thule bags. Mineral color is absolutely beautiful. Love it, way to go Thule.

Uno zaino di buona qualità che unisce limpiego quotidiano con la possibilità di organizzare il necessario per un paio di notti fuori casa. E comodo ed esteticamente molto pulito e gradevole. Al contempo forse non è comodissimo come zaino da tutti i giorni (risulta un po più grande e un po sgonfio quando è vuoto e laccessibilità alla zona porta PC/documenti non è il massimo della praticità) né perfetto per un viaggio (io preferirei ad esempio zip più sicure, qualche tasca in più, qualche gancio per un moschettone).