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Thule - Subterra 2 Checked Spinner - Dark Slate
Average customer rating
4.8
(12 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 12 reviews
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90%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Thule - Subterra 2 Checked Spinner - Dark Slate
Posted by: JoeP98
from Birmingham, AL
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am a pilot for a cargo airline and I have been searching for the right sized bag for my one week trips. Almost all bags on the market by other manufacturers are either a little too small (carry on size) or too big (checked bag size). This bag is marketed as checked bag size, but it is not excessively large like most other manufacturers. This bag has the perfect amount of space for a week’s worth of clothes, running shoes, bathroom bag, and a pillow.
I check the bag in on airlines when traveling to and from work. The bag is holding up well to the airline baggage handlers. It feels solidly constructed with high quality materials and I expect it to last for many years. Definitely recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: BinOregon
from Oregon
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is my 2nd Subterra check-in size bag. My first suitcase looks great after 3 years of use (4 cross country trips a year), so it was an easy decision when it came time to add another checked bag for a family trip. The bag is lightweight for it's size, the handle is sturdy and there's another bag grip on the bottom which is helpful when retrieving it off a luggage conveyor belt. This bag NEVER tips over. The wheels glide easily and you can tilt the bag if want to tow it on 2 wheels. ABSOLUTELY a great bag by every measure.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Customer Rating
5
Went to Europe for 10 days and travelled every day
on August 21, 2024
Posted by: MannyL69
from California
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Amazing product, from home to LAx in the bed of a truck, from LAX to London the Dublin in the cargo hole. From Dublin in the belly of the bus for 3 day, then to Scotland in the cargo hole of the ferry onto tour bus for 6 more days in and out packed and repacked multiple times handled by many people, hands and equipment then back home to LAX in the belly of the plane…they survived, tossed and pushed, slid and rolled they survived. Amazing product…I need more, well worth the money!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: Steve M
from Boston
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love this suitcase. The quality of the materials and the wheels is fantastic. Sleek and modern looking with innovative storage ideas. It fits more than you would think. My entire family now wants their own. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Customer Rating
4
Great Design, But Beware of Baggage Handling Dmg
on May 28, 2025
Posted by: 0verslept
from New York
Gender:Male
After a decade with my old checked bag, I finally decided it was time for an upgrade. I browsed everything from basic budget options to high-end luxury brands and surprisingly stumbled on the Thule Subterra 2 while looking at camping gear. I didn’t even know Thule made luggage, but this one immediately caught my eye.
The design is sleek, modern, and built with quality and function in mind. The materials feel durable, and the layout maximizes interior space with a few thoughtfully placed compartments. The wheels roll smooth and quietly, and the extendable handle is sturdy and stable with no wobbling like I’ve seen with some other well-known brands.
I’ve taken it on two trips so far: a cross-country flight and a long-haul to Hawaii. Both trips were 10-14 days and fit a lot. Unfortunately, on the return leg from Hawaii, the bag suffered some noticeable exterior damage. I'm not sure what happened during baggage handling, but it looks like it got snagged or stabbed by something and there's some notable damage to the outer shell. My previous checked bag was also a softer shell but didnt have any outer damage after 10+ years of usage so I'm not sure if this is a one off issue that I encountered or if this is prone to happen to others. It is luggage so I expect some wear and tear over time but sad that it happened on only my 2nd trip but that's life.
Despite this, I’m still impressed. It’s functional, stylish, and well designed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: Griff1127
from Colorado
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this carry on bag for a trip to Mexico. It held everything I needed for a 6 day trip. It is so light and the spinner wheels make all the difference!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: YoliBear
from California
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was a carry-on only person before I had a baby and recently decided to get a bigger luggage so I could consolidate my things with baby things for solo travel. I needed the extra space but didn't want one of those HUGE suitcases and this is the perfect size. I recently traveled by myself with baby which was a little scary since I had a good amount of gear with me but the way this bag handled made things super easy. It rolls like a dream! We'll be using it for a while
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: Dr. Robbie
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Overall, it’s a decent suitcase when it comes to construction quality and materials, but this larger one, the 68 cm one, has one major design flaw. Overall, both the 22 inch and this 27 inch Subterra 2 are both described as “dark slate” which appears more grey in the picture, but is actually green. And as I’m not a fan of green, I would’ve ordered the black. The smaller one is available in a “vetiver gray” but I didn’t get that because the larger one did not come in that color.
My color pickiness aside, The larger suitcase has a pretty serious design flaw. Since it is not expandable, they put the girth of the suitcase out in front when standing on the wheels and thus it tips very easily. The smaller one is more evenly weighted over the wheels, but because there is the additional space In the larger one, it protrudes out over the wheels like a beer belly, it has a tendency to tip unless you intentionally, and with a great deal of planning, place all of your heaviest things somehow at either the bottom of the suitcase along the handle or the side with the wheels, the thing will tip over.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca