Thule Chasm Backpack 26L – Durable and Weather Resistant

This is a great backpack! No protests from the flight attendants when I put it under the seat during takeoff. It fits into the smallest section near the aisle. The sides are perfectly flush with the compartment. It was on a Delta flight, but I think you could probably get away with using this backpack as a personal item on budget carriers as well. It helps to put the pack straps down and head first, since the top section of the pack is somewhat tapered from the back to the front. The backpack itself is very comfortable. I appreciate the chest strap when it is fully loaded. I feel like I could hike 15 miles with this thing. One complaint is that the main pocket is a little hard to access.

Thules Chasm Backpack is made from a mixture of woven and rubberized fabrics. The backpack is very well made and feels substantial and robust. Its also very nicely made with good attention to detail, smooth zippers, and a well trimmed interior. The backpack has a large and deep main compartment. It has a padded sleeve in the back of the main compartment that fits my 15 MacBook Pro or 10 iPad Pro well. You can also access the padded sleeve from the side of the backpack when you need to retrieve your electronics quickly. On the front of the backpack are two additional compartments. One is small and lined with a soft fleece. The other is deep and contains multiple pockets and pouches. I used the backpack for a week-long vacation to take my toiletries, large Bluetooth speaker, iPad, Kindle, chargers, car keys, electric shaver, and a change of clothes. All of the items fit well and were easy to organize and find when I needed to. The Thule is easy and comfortable to carry on your back. The straps and rear of the backpack are nicely padded and there is a strap that goes across your chest for added support and stability. There is a carry handle on the top and side. All in all... a great backpack.

My son is using this as his backpack for high school. They don’t have/use lockers any more so this is a great way to have a comfortable pack with lots of places to zip in all the things you need throughout the day-it also has a nice place to slide his laptop

Given the price and the Thule name, you shouldnt really expect much else, but this is a very high quality (and slightly overpriced) backpack meant for..what? Its great at keeping your laptop safe - it has padding on every side and edge (which many backpacks forget) and it has a ton of storage in a semi-water resistant package, but Im still a little confused. The form factor and storage methods (two deep segments with a few quick reach pockets at the top of one) seem to lend this to a clothing carrier for camping/hiking, since it has much less pockets than something like a Swiss backpack to easily segment your items, but the inclusion of a laptop pouch would seem to make it more of a general purpose backpack still heavily suited to outdoorsy activities. Ive never thought about bringing my laptop out on a hike or a bike ride with me, but I guess I do appreciate the option. So if youre the type of person who doesnt want a bunch of pockets in your backpack because youre going to stuff them with clothes or other bulky items but also wants a dedicated protective laptop slot, this is a great backpack for you. The market seems a bit niche but it does seem to exist.

The Thule Chasm Backpack is an incredible bag for travel and also day to day use. Its got a sleek and sophisticated look that goes from work to weekend. There are tons of different compartments and pockets to help keep me organized, but the thing I love the most about this bag is that the laptop compartment can be accessed from inside the bag, or from outside. Every other backpack Ive owned in the past has required me to open up the entire thing in order to get my computer out. With this one, its so easy to pop it out the side without opening up the entire thing and exposing all my contents. Thats particularly useful in the airport security line. This bag is large and spacious, and I love the water resistant exterior. Like another reviewer had mentioned, it does have widely spaced shoulder straps. However, there is an adjustable chest strap between them that helps keep them securely fastened together so they dont slip off my shoulders, and that gives me a feeling of security and comfort while wearing this backpack. Overall, this is an incredible bag that is well-constructed and I expect it to last me for years to come. My husband has already tried to steal it from me since he also likes it so much!

Very well designed backpack which keeps load on the shoulders minimal, and is full of useful storage compartments for one to stay organized.

This is a super cute backpack thats good quality and the perfect size. It seems super durable and I think itll last for a long time.

Well constructed, light, with the right pockets and compartments to stay organized.

Perfect for school, air travel and outdoor activities.

Love it overall. Hoping zippers glide better after using it for a while. Doesn’t hold as much as i was hoping but great for big laptop. Love the orange color. Plenty of space for tech stuff. Also. All zippers can line up so u can put just one lock through and secure all the compartments with one lock. Cool for traveling. I have two matching orange duffel bags that also turn into back pack that are also great.