Thule Chasm 40L Duffel Bag vs Thule Subterra Backpack 34L

The main difference between the Thule Chasm 40L Duffel Bag and the Thule Subterra Backpack 34L is that the Chasm 40L Duffel Bag has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Weather-resistant material) while the Subterra Backpack 34L does not.

Thule Chasm 40L Duffel Bag Front View
Thule Subterra Backpack 34L F View
Specs Brand Thule Thule
Name Chasm 40L Duffel Bag Subterra Backpack 34L
Category Sport Carry On
Sub Category Gym Travel
Capacity (L) 40L 34L
Dimensions (in) 22 x 13 x 10 9.1 x 12.2 x 20.5
Weight (lb) 3.1 2.8
Fabric Phthalate-free TPE Laminate with a 840D Nylon Base 800D Nylon
Color 4 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Thule Guarantee Thule Guarantee
Release Date May 7, 2020 February 3, 2017
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $250 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Breathable perforated EVA shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Weather-resistant material
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Roll top and side zipped access
External Pockets 1 large front and 1 zipped side pocket
Internal Compartments Internal mesh pockets to organize small items 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 Top and side grab handles Top grab handle
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Packable / Foldable Foldable into its accessory pouch
Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass through
Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Deter theft with lockable zipper pulls
Other Features Other Features Includes accessory pouch

You're currently comparing the Chasm 40L Duffel Bag by Thule against the Subterra Backpack 34L by Thule .


Thule 's Chasm 40L Duffel Bag is a Sport backpack with Gym features while Thule 's Subterra Backpack 34L is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.

The Thule Chasm 40L Duffel Bag has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 3.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 22 x 13 x 10. It's made of Phthalate-free TPE Laminate with a 840D Nylon Base and is available in 4 colors and patterns 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.