Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Thule Subterra 34L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Troubadour Aero Backpack
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $295 |
Feature by feature
| Troubadour Aero Backpack | Feature | Thule Subterra 34L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| top, front | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester | 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 Troubadour Aero Backpack and Thule Subterra 34L
- Opening: Other on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Rolltop on the Thule Subterra 34L.
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Side on the Thule Subterra 34L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Yes on the Thule Subterra 34L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; 4 on the Thule Subterra 34L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, 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. 37 accept only the Troubadour Aero Backpack, and 0 accept only the Thule Subterra 34L.
Only the Troubadour Aero Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, 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.
Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Thule Subterra 34L: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Aero Backpack carries the same capacity as the Thule Subterra 34L (34L vs. 34L), while the Thule Subterra 34L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Troubadour Aero Backpack fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Troubadour Aero Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule Subterra 34L is the better call.