Thule EnRoute vs. Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule EnRoute | Feature | Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $81 |
Key differences between the Thule EnRoute and Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Thule EnRoute; 4 on the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L.
- Opening: Other on the Thule EnRoute; Clamshell on the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Thule EnRoute; Top, front on the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Thule EnRoute; 17in on the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Thule EnRoute; No on the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 133 accept both. 6 accept only the Thule EnRoute, and 0 accept only the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L.
Only the Thule EnRoute fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Thule EnRoute vs. Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L: which should you pack?
The Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L carries 17L more than the Thule EnRoute (23L vs. 40L), while the Thule EnRoute is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule EnRoute is the better call.