North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Thule Subterra 34L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack | Feature | Thule Subterra 34L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | 800D nylon |
Thule Subterra 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack and Thule Subterra 34L
- Opening: Clamshell on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; Rolltop on the Thule Subterra 34L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; Side on the Thule Subterra 34L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; 15in on the Thule Subterra 34L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; 1, side on the Thule Subterra 34L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 40 accept only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Thule Subterra 34L.
Only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Thule Subterra 34L: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack carries 1L more than the Thule Subterra 34L (35L vs. 34L), while the Thule Subterra 34L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule Subterra 34L is the better call.