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title: "Thule EnRoute vs Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L"
description: "Thule EnRoute vs Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Thule EnRoute vs. Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Thule EnRoute](https://onebag.travel/carryon/81ol54c9fc/thule-enroute/)

by [Thule](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Thule)

![Front facing view of the Thule EnRoute](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990442/carryons/thule-enroute-81ol54c9fc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×30×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>74%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

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## [Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rgc40tuarr/navigator-t66-liteway-travel-laptop-backpack-40l/)

by [tomtoc](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=tomtoc)

![Front facing view of the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/ers0ien70yrndktngjgt)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$81</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.