Thule Subterra Backpack

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  • Cords are neatly managed between your device and your mobile charger in the internal power pocket
  • Protect your tablet in the dedicated storage pocket with soft, interior lining
  • Securely keep small items and a water bottle within reach in the expandable, zippered side pocket
  • Carry comfortably with breathable perforated EVA shoulder straps with Mesh covering and padded back panel
  • Padded interior pocket protects your phone, sunglasses or other valuables
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Product description

A sleek travel backpack that protects electronics and includes a to manage cords between your device and mobile charger.

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Padded Laptop/ Tablet Sleeves

Protects your laptop (15" MacBook Pro or 15.6" PC) in the padded laptop sleeve with SafeEdge construction. Protect your tablet in the dedicated storage pocket with soft, interior lining

PowerPocket

Cords are neatly managed between your device and your mobile charger in the internal PowerPocket

Breathable Shoulder Straps

Carry comfortably with breathable perforated EVA shoulder straps with mesh covering and padded back panel

Adjustable Sternum Strap

Stabilize backpack straps and increase comfort with adjustable, removable sternum strap

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Pass-Through Panel

Make traveling easier by attaching to rolling luggage using the pass-through panel

Padded Pockets

Padded interior pocket protects your phone, sunglasses or other valuables

Organization Pockets

Convenient organization pockets help you easily locate smaller items

Zippered Side Pocket

Securely keep small items within reach in the zippered side pocket

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Edit (April 2, 2022): I exchanged the 23L for the 30L. Loving the backpack, and glad I made the switch. Uploaded pictures of this version too. The pictures in the product's description is for the 30L version and NOT for the 23L type.Old review: I ordered the Mineral 23L version. The pictures of the product show a side handle as well as a zipper to remove a laptop from the side. Inside, there was also supposed to be a flap for the laptop compartment. These are NOT present in the 23L version, and is most likely just for the 30L type. After looking at the official Thule website, this was confirmed to be only for the 30L version of this type.However, it sure is a sturdy bag and the right size for my needs. Whether travel or baby supplies or work, this bag can hold it all. Although I paid a pricey CAD 150 + tax, it is a long term investment and I feel it will probably last till my infant goes to high school. Big fan and will surely recommend.I would suggest to have pictures that accurately describe the specific type of product.
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anataraj
5.0 out of 5 stars Not as the pictures describe
Reviewed in Canada on March 21, 2022
Colour Name: MineralSize: 23LVerified Purchase
Edit (April 2, 2022): I exchanged the 23L for the 30L. Loving the backpack, and glad I made the switch. Uploaded pictures of this version too. The pictures in the product's description is for the 30L version and NOT for the 23L type.

Old review: I ordered the Mineral 23L version. The pictures of the product show a side handle as well as a zipper to remove a laptop from the side. Inside, there was also supposed to be a flap for the laptop compartment. These are NOT present in the 23L version, and is most likely just for the 30L type. After looking at the official Thule website, this was confirmed to be only for the 30L version of this type.

However, it sure is a sturdy bag and the right size for my needs. Whether travel or baby supplies or work, this bag can hold it all. Although I paid a pricey CAD 150 + tax, it is a long term investment and I feel it will probably last till my infant goes to high school. Big fan and will surely recommend.

I would suggest to have pictures that accurately describe the specific type of product.
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anataraj
5.0 out of 5 stars Not as the pictures describe
Reviewed in Canada on March 21, 2022
Edit (April 2, 2022): I exchanged the 23L for the 30L. Loving the backpack, and glad I made the switch. Uploaded pictures of this version too. The pictures in the product's description is for the 30L version and NOT for the 23L type.

Old review: I ordered the Mineral 23L version. The pictures of the product show a side handle as well as a zipper to remove a laptop from the side. Inside, there was also supposed to be a flap for the laptop compartment. These are NOT present in the 23L version, and is most likely just for the 30L type. After looking at the official Thule website, this was confirmed to be only for the 30L version of this type.

However, it sure is a sturdy bag and the right size for my needs. Whether travel or baby supplies or work, this bag can hold it all. Although I paid a pricey CAD 150 + tax, it is a long term investment and I feel it will probably last till my infant goes to high school. Big fan and will surely recommend.

I would suggest to have pictures that accurately describe the specific type of product.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great pack
Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2023
Colour Name: MineralSize: 30LVerified Purchase
Sleek, light, looks great
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5.0 out of 5 stars Early impressions? Impressed.
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2018
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I have yet to put it to the test in the field, so to speak, but I'm very impressed already at the sturdy nature of the bag. I bought it specifically for travel, as the laptop compartment is backed by a rigid piece (of plastic/pvc I assume) that would keep the laptop safe from scuffs or bangs if it was destined for overhead carriage or undersea compartments.

Against a good old Dakine backpack, of which I swear by, I think this is a taller, slimmer profile idea. I would use the Dakine casually and this Thule where I might be worried about brush or bumps. The front most fold is not a compartment, just decoration.

The capacity is 30L, but I think that the somewhat bulky interior would displace that. That is not a detraction for me, as 28/29L is suitable in sacrifice for extra padding.
Zippers and handles seem like they could take on a nuclear blast.

I'll update with how it preforms abroad in daily use when I can
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great sturdy backpack!
Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2018
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Ordered this to replace another backpack that I found too bulky. This backpack is amazing! Although it is on the expensive side, it has tons of room for everything I need day to day (laptop, tablet, phone, charging brick, rain coat, lunch, water bottle) with room for more! It has a semi-solid shell so it maintains its shape well. The neon inside liners make it a cinch to find what I am looking for in the backpack and all the zippers are of good quality. The overall quality of the backpack is great and I cannot be more pleased with this purchase despite slight worries when I ordered it.
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Robert Moffatt
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Bag! Just wish it were a tad bit larger.
Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2019
Verified Purchase
I got this 23 ltr backpack to replace a larger 32 ltr Thule backpack. I love the look and feel. I "can" fit everything I need into it, although it feels a little tight. I think I would like it more if were just a bit bigger, like around 25-26 ltrs.
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Dimitri Coconas
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm happy i bought this
Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2018
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I'm happy i bought this. My thoughts:

Pros:
- Great overall quality
- Laptop side pocket was the seller for me (very convenient)
- material is solid, strong zippers
- compartments are great overall

Cons:
- Large Thule logo (almost a deal breaker)
- Missing a quick access exterior zipper compartment, no idea why its not there.

Overall would recommend, it is exactly what i was looking for. Not perfect but great.
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Signal1
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2022
Colour Name: MineralSize: 30LVerified Purchase
Its sturdy, roomy, looks great!!
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Mike fuccaro
5.0 out of 5 stars Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y
Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2022
Colour Name: MineralSize: 23LVerified Purchase
Great backpack and feels sturdy and we'll built. Feel like I got my money worth and more.
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Cliente de Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Thule siendo Thule
Reviewed in Mexico on June 1, 2024
Colour Name: MineralSize: 30LVerified Purchase
Es mi tercera mochila de la marca en 10 años. Son durables, prácticas, soportan el ir y venir en aeropuertos y plantas industriales. Valen cada centavo.
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Familia de Sofi
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena calidad y diseño
Reviewed in Mexico on January 18, 2024
Colour Name: MineralSize: 23LVerified Purchase
Es perfecta para llevar a la oficina. No la recomendaría para viajar pero el material y el diseño son excelentes
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Stan H
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome straps, well-designed single or dual shoulder carrying, high quality materials
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
Colour Name: BlackSize: 30LVerified Purchase
We bought one for travel and liked it so much we bought a second. The 30L is a just bit tight for under-seat airplane storage but we could squeeze it into place well enough and we were allowed to take it as a personal item on both US and international flights.

Everything on this bag is of high quality. What we love most is the strap design. I have small shoulders and cannot keep some bags "on" easily. This bag not only stays on one or both shoulders but the structure of the bag nicely distributes weight across the back for easy carrying when full.

This is not meant to be a hiking backpack so is not as light as some but it is a fine weight when put up against travel backpacks. Lighter than some Tumi backpacks and "almost" as nice.

What I would change? I would love if the THULE logo were a bit smaller and I am not a fan of the blue interior (but it does make it easier to find items....and the blue is not visible when closed. I worried it was visible on the zipper but it very subtle and, again, not noticeable when closed). I might also blend the first two compartments for one bigger compartment but this is personal preference and use. All this aside, we did buy a second one because it was super functional, easy to carry, and made of high quality materials.

Advice: I would try to avoid buying during travel season. We bought the first one for $130 and the second one (a week later) for $165. Supply and demand - sigh.
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Recriminator
5.0 out of 5 stars Rock solid and super versatile.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2023
Colour Name: MineralSize: 23LVerified Purchase
I looked at many laptop bags - and even bought a few - before settling on this one. Let’s start with the good stuff. This is a high-quality bag, with excellent zips and plenty of organisation pouches. If you don’t like having your stuff rattle around, this is ideal for you. The bag has excellent structural rigidity, too, which also means that you don’t feel the full weight of whatever you are carrying , as it’s spread evenly via the well-padded straps. Another bonus is that it’s fairly slim and doesn’t protrude much at the sides or the rear. Anyone who needs to get trains regularly will find it easy to move around wearing this rucksack compared to many other choices. Its clean lines and elegant materials make the overall design effect is much smarter than most laptop rucksacks, which often look less professional than the alternatives. The dark blue is easy to find amid a sea of black bags but retains a sense of understated elegance. The laptop compartment is extremely well protected and there is small padded compartment for keys and a phone at the top.

In terms of disadvantages, there are only a few. The orange lining is a bit garish and the mesh netting on the internal pocket is thin - but it’s not ripped or anything like that. There is limited internal space for, say, a lunchbox, social if you do utilise the various internal pouches. However, I can squeeze in a slim lunch container, a small cable bag (inc travel mouse) and a foldout laptop stand plus keyboard.

Another practical issue is that the main zip doesn’t extend far enough to pull back the entire face of the bag and gain easier access. The reason is because of the existence of the two mini-side pouches at the bottom. These pouches are a bit too small to be of much practical use but, given they are elasticated, you can poke an umbrella or slim bottle into them.

The laws of physics simply dictate that you cannot have everything. If you want a slimline profile (yes) and lots of pouches for organisation (another tick), there’s going to be a limit to internal space. Otherwise, you’ll get that bulbous “turtle shell” effect at the rear - and nobody wants that going on.

Thule was forced to make some design choices and it has gotten nearly all of them correct here. If they’d toned down the nuclear-orange lining and improved the quality of the pouch mesh, it’d be almost perfect. One other improvement would be a hidden pocket for a phone like many other rucksacks. Having to put the phone in a pocket on the top/rear (ie near the handle) is OK but a secret pouch prevents anyone rifling the pockets behind you in crowded scenarios.

But that is being picky. Overall, I’m delighted with this bag and highly recommend it to anyone who had a discerning eye without wanting to spend big on designer model. This one is not exactly cheap but it does provide superb value-for-money. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed here unless you carry a huge lunch every day.
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Lucas Ivan
5.0 out of 5 stars Resistência
Reviewed in Brazil on April 14, 2021
Verified Purchase
Excelente qualidade
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