Thule EnRoute vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule EnRoute | Feature | Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | |
| 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish | |
Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $129 |
Key differences between the Thule EnRoute and Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
- Opening: Other on the Thule EnRoute; Top zip on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Thule EnRoute; No on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Thule EnRoute; 15in on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Water resistant: No on the Thule EnRoute; Yes on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 36 accept only the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
Only the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, 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. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L carries 7L more than the Thule EnRoute (23L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L is the better call.