Thule EnRoute vs. Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule EnRoute | Feature | Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D Recycled PET | |
Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Thule EnRoute and Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L
- Opening: Other on the Thule EnRoute; Rolltop on the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Thule EnRoute; Front on the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Thule EnRoute; Removable on the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L.
- Water resistant: No on the Thule EnRoute; Yes on the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 139 accept both. 0 accept only the Thule EnRoute, and 35 accept only the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L.
Only the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L 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, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Thule EnRoute vs. Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L: which should you pack?
The Thule EnRoute carries 3L more than the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L (23L vs. 20L), while the Thule EnRoute is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Stubble & Co The Rolltop 20L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule EnRoute; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule EnRoute is the better call.