Gregory Border 25 vs. Thule Subterra 34L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Border 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Border 25 | Feature | Thule Subterra 34L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | 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 | |
| PVC-Free Coated 210D High Density 66 Nylon & 100% Recycled 450D Polyester with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS | 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 Gregory Border 25 and Thule Subterra 34L
- Opening: Other on the Gregory Border 25; Rolltop on the Thule Subterra 34L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Gregory Border 25; Side on the Thule Subterra 34L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 4 accept only the Gregory Border 25, and 0 accept only the Thule Subterra 34L.
Only the Gregory Border 25 fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Gregory Border 25 vs. Thule Subterra 34L: which should you pack?
The Thule Subterra 34L carries 9L more than the Gregory Border 25 (25L vs. 34L), while the Gregory Border 25 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Border 25 fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Subterra 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Border 25 is the better call.