Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack vs Thule Subterra Backpack 34L

The main difference between the Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack and the Thule Subterra Backpack 34L is that the Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Durable water-repellent with barrier zippers) while the Subterra Backpack 34L does not.

Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack Front View
Thule Subterra Backpack 34L F View
Specs Brand Granite Gear Thule
Name Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack Subterra Backpack 34L
Category Travel Carry On
Sub Category Carry on Travel
Capacity (L) 36L 34L
Dimensions (in) 9.75 x 12.5 x 8.5 9.1 x 12.2 x 20.5
Weight (lb) 2.9 2.8
Fabric Polyester 800D Nylon
Color Black Black
Warranty Granite Gear Limited Lifetime Warranty Thule Guarantee
Release Date December 11, 2017 February 3, 2017
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $125 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Load-absorbing EVA foam padded shoulder straps Breathable perforated EVA shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Load-stabilizing sternum strap Sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable water-repellent with barrier 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 Multiple interior pockets Interior sleeve and removable packing cube to organize clothes
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Padded comfort grab handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Add-a-bag pass through Luggage pass through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ergonomic, molded foam back panel with lumbar support Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack by Granite Gear against the Subterra Backpack 34L by Thule .


Granite Gear 's Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack is a Travel backpack with Carry on features while Thule 's Subterra Backpack 34L is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.

The Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack has a capacity of 36L (liters), weighs 2.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 9.75 x 12.5 x 8.5. It's made of Polyester and is available in Black 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.