Thule EnRoute vs. Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule EnRoute | Feature | Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Thule EnRoute and Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
- Passport pocket: Top on the Thule EnRoute; Front on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Thule EnRoute; 15in on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Thule EnRoute; No on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Thule EnRoute; 1, side on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
- Water resistant: No on the Thule EnRoute; Yes on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap.
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 42 accept only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
Only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, 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. Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe: which should you pack?
The Thule EnRoute carries 5L more than the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe (23L vs. 18L), while the Thule EnRoute is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits 96% 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.