Tortuga Setout Divide Backpack vs Thule Subterra Backpack 34L

The main difference between the Tortuga Setout Divide Backpack and the Thule Subterra Backpack 34L is that the Setout Divide Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded removable hip belt) while the Subterra Backpack 34L does not.

Tortuga Setout Divide Backpack Front View
Thule Subterra Backpack 34L F View
Specs Brand Tortuga Thule
Name Setout Divide Backpack Subterra Backpack 34L
Category Carry On Carry On
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 34L 34L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 13 x 6 9.1 x 12.2 x 20.5
Weight (lb) 3.8 2.8
Fabric 900D Polyester 800D Nylon
Color Grey Black
Warranty Tortuga Common Decency Guarantee Thule Guarantee
Release Date June 26, 2020 February 3, 2017
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $200 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Breathable perforated EVA shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded removable hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable water repellent coating
Zippers Lockable YKK zippers
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Roll top and side zipped access
External Pockets Large front pocket and zipped side pocket 1 large front and 1 zipped side pocket
Internal Compartments Expandable main compartment with internal mesh divider Interior sleeve and removable packing cube to organize clothes
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle Side pocket can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top and side handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Separate laptop sleeve fits up to 15" Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Large front pocket with organization panel Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Expandable Expandable from 26L to 34L
Stowable Straps Hideaway shoulder straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage handle pass-through sleeve Luggage pass through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Injection-molded foam and air mesh padding Padded back panel
Adjustable Length Torso 17-19in torsos

You're currently comparing the Setout Divide Backpack by Tortuga against the Subterra Backpack 34L by Thule .


Tortuga's Setout Divide Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Thule 's Subterra Backpack 34L is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.

The Tortuga Setout Divide Backpack has a capacity of 34L (liters), weighs 3.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20 x 13 x 6. It's made of 900D Polyester and is available in Grey 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.