Thule EnRoute vs. Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule EnRoute | Feature | Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX21 | |
Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×33×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Thule EnRoute and Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Thule EnRoute; Removable on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Thule EnRoute; No on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L.
- Water resistant: No on the Thule EnRoute; Yes on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 27 accept both. 112 accept only the Thule EnRoute, and 0 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L.
Only the Thule EnRoute fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet, WOW Airlines.
Thule EnRoute vs. Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L: which should you pack?
The Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L carries 7L more than the Thule EnRoute (23L vs. 30L), while the Thule EnRoute is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Thule EnRoute fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule EnRoute is the better call.