Thule is one of brands, that seems to be getting lots of attnetion on this sub, but lots of lifestyle brands lowered their standards. Is Thule one of them?

Name: Thule EnRoute 26L
MSRP: $140, altough I recived it as a gift

Materials: C-

Straps are thin and laminates are used in some of places to reinfore them. Main fabric is nice, but foams, altough thick, are a bit floppy. There is reinforcment inside, so backpack can stand on its own. Foam in the laptop pocket is nice and stiff.

Craftsmanship: D-/F+

As seen on the photos: lots of loose threads, uneven stiching, zippers arent sewn is straight and get stuck on loose threads, hole inside(most likely pockets on the side were reattached), some edges are left raw(jersey is fry resistant, but still)

Inside layout: C

Lots of unnecesary pockets, but overall: not bad, I ve seen worse.

Outside layout: F

Hard pocket that I can barely fit hand through, overcomplicated compression belts that dont work beacuse there isnt enough friction, jersey backpanel that doesnt fit bike helmet, chest strap thats friction fit.

Overall rating given the price: F

This is $30 aliexpress pack, but stiffer and with thicker foams to make it look premium. I belive this gives you rough understending of what one can expect from lifestyle brands as a whole


THULE backpack review