Amazon Basics Carry On Backpack vs Thule Subterra Backpack 34L

The main difference between the Amazon Basics Carry On Backpack and the Thule Subterra Backpack 34L is that the Carry On Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist strap) while the Subterra Backpack 34L does not.

Amazon Basics Carry On Backpack Front View
Thule Subterra Backpack 34L F View
Specs Brand Amazon Basics Thule
Name Carry On Backpack Subterra Backpack 34L
Category Carry On Carry On
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 40L 34L
Dimensions (in) 21.5 x 14 x 8.5 9.1 x 12.2 x 20.5
Weight (lb) 3.4 2.8
Fabric Polyester 800D Nylon
Color Black, Navy, Red Black
Warranty Amazon Basics Limited 1-Year Warranty Thule Guarantee
Release Date February 3, 2017
Rating 4.5 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Breathable perforated EVA shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Removable sternum strap with buckle Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist strap
Zippers SBS zippers
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Roll top and side zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets 1 large front and 1 zipped side pocket
Internal Compartments Spacious main compartment Interior sleeve and removable packing cube to organize clothes
Side Pockets No Side pocket can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Padded top and side grab handle Top grab handle
Convertible Yes
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Zippered laptop sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 45 linear inches carry-on size compliant
Compression Straps External compressions straps
Expandable Depth is expandable to 10.5"
Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Carry On Backpack by Amazon Basics against the Subterra Backpack 34L by Thule .


Amazon Basics 's Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Thule 's Subterra Backpack 34L is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.

The Amazon Basics Carry On Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 3.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21.5 x 14 x 8.5. It's made of Polyester and is available in Black, Navy, Red in comparison the Thule Subterra Backpack 34L's capacity is 34L with a size of 9.1 x 12.2 x 20.5 inches. Constructed from 800D Nylon it weighs 2.8 pounds and is available in Black.