Customer reviews from thule-us-ca
Thule - Aion Travel Backpack 28L - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(45 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 45 reviews
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Star
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88%of customers recommend this product.
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37 out of
42)
Customer Reviews for Thule - Aion Travel Backpack 28L - Black
Posted by: Julie S
from Perrysburg, OH
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
This bag is 28L size. It is a good sized pack but not large. It is great for a travel carry on but small for an all-in-one that would replace a carry on backpack and a piece of luggage. I love the details from the zippers to the flexibility inside to the expansion zip out. The fabric is supple yet durable. The shoulder straps are curved for a more contoured fit - especially for women. I did also get the hip pack to couple it as a waste strap - it rides higher on the torso than I would like (I’m 5’9”) but it is a great combo and much better than trying to stuff the hip pack into the pack when you are flying with carryon limitations.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: tryals
from Andalusia,AL
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great daily use and travel backpack. I’m a finance officer and I have a laptop and iPad with me 24/7. AirPods fit in the back small pocket. I don’t feel like the laptop is about to be crushed if I bend over to pick something up like I have with other backpacks.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: Sidd
from State College
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this last month and did not expect it to be this good. The bag is super spacious for carrying everything that I need for my college and gym, including laptop, change of clothes, shoes and my meals for the day. A lot of other bags in this segment do not have an outside bottle holder, but this one does. The build quality is simply superb. I'm so happy I bought this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: BrianOD
from Long Island New York
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I carry a backpack 6 days a week due to my commute. Typically go through a bag every 3 years. This is my first Thule Backpack and I love it. It will also double as a great carryon bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: Rmt619
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for.
Very thoughtfully constructed with both traveling and everyday use. Big side pocket for water bottles, perfectly placed zipper compartments - like for passports, wallets that is easily accessible. The strap on the back to slip over the handle of luggage is a plus.
Very thoughtfully constructed with both traveling and everyday use. Big side pocket for water bottles, perfectly placed zipper compartments - like for passports, wallets that is easily accessible. The strap on the back to slip over the handle of luggage is a plus.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Customer Rating
3
Needs more padding in shoulder straps!
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: DSM50
Gender:Female
Wanted to love this bag, but unfortunately the harness. system is quite uncomfortable. I like more padding in the straps. Had to return bag to REI. I recently purchased a PAKT bag returned for same reason, lack of padding. Perhaps, if I were much younger it would be fine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: Tom P
from Chicago, IL
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love this backpack as it checks all the boxes of what I was looking for:
-padded laptop compartment, easily accessible
-looks good and high-quality build
-spacious interior with enough room to be an overnighter, but small enough to be a daily carry - the expansion zipper really helps strike this balance.
-comfortable/ergonomic
-expandable water bottle pocket
-well sized/appointed accessories pocket
-padded laptop compartment, easily accessible
-looks good and high-quality build
-spacious interior with enough room to be an overnighter, but small enough to be a daily carry - the expansion zipper really helps strike this balance.
-comfortable/ergonomic
-expandable water bottle pocket
-well sized/appointed accessories pocket
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Customer Rating
5
LOVE this versatile backpack!
on March 15, 2024
Posted by: ArianneJ
from Boise Idaho
Gender:Female
It is so comfortable on my shoulders and back - it was easy for me to carry along our recent adventures! The different pockets also made it easy to stay organized while traveling, which I love. So happy with this bag!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca