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Thule - Subterra 2 Checked Spinner - Dark Slate
Average customer rating
4.4
(14 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 14 reviews
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83%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Thule - Subterra 2 Checked Spinner - Dark Slate
Customer Rating
2
Not like they used to make
on August 1, 2026
Posted by: Rackem95
Gender:Male
I had a full set or Thule’s original (first) luggage. Double wheels, lots of aluminum. Ballistic nylon. Most of it still functions today with some zipper or slight wheel issues.
However purchased this piece and immediately saw a difference. The single wheel design is more difficult to push - particularly in airports that refuse to migrate from carpet. My original bag glides by finger tip - this bag requires effort to push. Thinner wall and material construction. Stitching is less robust. It just feels like they went full value (cost) engineered, mass production.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: Baggio
from San Francisco
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bag is fine. My only issue: I was forced to buy a new bag as my other Thule bag failed. But Thule wouldn’t honor the warranty because I didn’t register it. However warranties (warranty language, state and federal law, etc) don’t require the consumer to register to initiate or validate a warranty…
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: E-bikes
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great size easy to transport
Includes compression panel with separate pocket
Includes compression panel with separate pocket
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
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
Customer Rating
5
Excellent option.
on June 19, 2025
Posted by: Kellen
from Cheyenne, WY
Gender:Male
I used this luggage for a two week trip thru the UK and was very pleased. The luggage material held up well and the wheels handled all manners of sidewalk, streets, tube rides, cobble alleys. The handle is beefy. The interior is nice and has a light colored material so you can find your stuff easier. Get it!!
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: 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