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Thule - Subterra Backpack for 15" Laptop - Dark Shadow
Average customer rating
4.6
(37 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 37 reviews
5 Stars
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86%of customers recommend this product.
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18 out of
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Customer Reviews for Thule - Subterra Backpack for 15" Laptop - Dark Shadow
Customer Rating
5
Great Backpack
on March 3, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Just received my green version a week or so ago. My old laptop backpack was much bigger and I travel a lot and wanted something smaller, that would still hold all my gear. This is a great size and holds my MacBook Pro 15inch with cover, iPad Pro 12 Inch with cover and keyboard case, all adapters and many other supplies. Love the side zippers including the laptop compartment zipper to make it easier at TSA security in airports. So far, feels very good when being carried and I am a long time Thule fan with luggage and bike racks all front them. I highly recommend this as a mid sized backpack to travel with.
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Customer Rating
5
I LOVE this bag!
on March 3, 2020
Posted by: Lynn
I cannot sing enough praise for this bag! I am 5'5 and petite. As a college student in a very rainy, tropical climate, I love how this bag is waterproof. In fact, it proved itself the day I purchased it! Quick dried in about 15 minutes!
My major requires me to carry some small, valuable equipment including a glorified USB drive and a MacBook. The lap top pocket protects my MacBook with ease, and I don't have to worry about it being scratched or banged up. The no crush pocket allows me to safely store my USB drives, sunglasses, snacks/candy, and anything else I don't want to risk being smashed.
The zippered pocket behind the folding Velcro one on the front is the perfect size for my two composition notebooks. The largest pocket holds my large binder and all of my books, which is great because I have one day a week where I must take them all.
I love the zippered pocket on the inside for safe keeping of any valuables. My student ID and writing utensils fit perfect in the pocket under the buckled section.
Any student would benefit from using this bag! The style is modern and minimalist.
As someone with scoliosis, I need well padded straps and backpacks that distribute weight well. I have over 30 pounds of weight in my bag all the time, and I barely even notice it. The added chest buckle on the shoulder straps bumps the comfort level! I like how it keeps the bag in place, even when I bend down.
Bottom line, if you're reading this, purchase the bag!
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Customer Rating
4
Mostly great, with some minor drawbacks
on March 3, 2020
Posted by: MC
Bought this as a new all around functional backpack, and it absolutely fits the bill. I was looking specifically for a fold over bag, rather than a roll top, as I find roll tops both finicky and ugly, and was surprised at how hard it is to find a nice fold over bag. I'm so happy to have found this one. I love having a zipper to access the main compartment most bucket fold over top backpacks lack this zipper, so the stuff at the bottom of the backpack is always such a pain to pull out. The zipper makes everything super accessible! I do wish there were some way to clip the zipper at the top, because sometimes it opens itself up a bit, but not enough to be a problem. I'd also get rid of the hard sided glasses case, which just takes up unnecessary room (I just put my glasses in their own, much slimmer, case). However, these are minor complaints compared to the all around convenience this bag offers.
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing commuting bag !!
on July 3, 2020
Posted by: SiLKyJ
from Pasadena,CA
Bought this bag with the intention of commuting to and from work with, that can handle a decent amount of gear, sits comfortably on my bag with little or no movement and it was a success!
Lots of small compartments for small item storage.
Storage access is very well designed, especially if you’re a bit OCD like myself.
While cycling the bag DOES NOT SHIFT on your back so it stays put while out of the saddle.
Lots of small compartments for small item storage.
Storage access is very well designed, especially if you’re a bit OCD like myself.
While cycling the bag DOES NOT SHIFT on your back so it stays put while out of the saddle.
Great purchase ! Highly recommend this for the avid cyclist.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great pack but could have minor adjustments
on September 6, 2022
Posted by: Terra
First impression of this pack is that it is a solid pack that looks great as well. I agree with the other reviewers about what it excels at. Although there is no false bottom, it does fit my 15.6” laptop plus its sleeve.
There are a couple of parts where I think could be better. For context, I am a petite 5’2” woman. Although the gap between the top of the shoulder straps are farther apart (about 6 cm) than my older backpacks (about 5 cm), I can still see the straps twisting a bit to conform to mg shoulders; I don’t see this twisting with my other unisex packs. In addition, the sternum strap is practically unusable since it falls directly over my bust. Because the strap is connected on a track, I can’t really remove it, so it’s just hanging out here on the bag. If the track could run higher towards the shoulders or be removable, then that would be great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Customer Rating
5
Finally wearing out after 8 years of daily use.
on January 1, 2024
Posted by: Cousin Dave
from PNW USA
Gender:Male
I have had this pack since about 2015. I have used it daily that entire time. It is a perfect pack for what I use it for. It holds my smaller work laptop and papers with nice pockets to hold water bottle, passport, business cards, and all my cords and earphones. It is getting a little worn on the main pocket release snap but otherwise holding up very well. It travels nice and is typically the only carry-on I bring when I check a bag. It is getting close to my birthday (the big 49) and my wife is badgering me for some birthday ideas. Since it was getting a little worn I was on this site looking for a replacement (that I really dont need) and saw that this pack is still a model. I do not write reviews but since I saw it was still hear and I really like the product I thought I would take a few minutes to give it my endorsement. I would 100% buy this again.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Posted by: Jul
from Brooklyn, NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was looking for a backpack that would look sleek for work and that could work out as a 2-3 day trip backpack. After looking all around and ordering backpacks from other places, I finally found the one with the Subterra.
Pros:
- Good quality material
- Super comfortable, the back is super padded which is amazing
- Lots of pockets which was something I was looking for
- Easy access back pocket which was been super useful in the subway to get my Kindle out or to quickly get your laptop out
- Design. I love that it looks pretty thin and sleek if you don’t put many things on it (for work). Other backpacks would keep a bulky structure even if they were basically empty
- Big opening zipper is great for packing it up for travel
- Pretty expandable and big of you really fill it up (I think it is more than 25 L)
Pros:
- Good quality material
- Super comfortable, the back is super padded which is amazing
- Lots of pockets which was something I was looking for
- Easy access back pocket which was been super useful in the subway to get my Kindle out or to quickly get your laptop out
- Design. I love that it looks pretty thin and sleek if you don’t put many things on it (for work). Other backpacks would keep a bulky structure even if they were basically empty
- Big opening zipper is great for packing it up for travel
- Pretty expandable and big of you really fill it up (I think it is more than 25 L)
Cons
- I’ve realized it is sometimes hard to buckle it while closing.
- It only has one outer pocket (i.e. you need to unbuckle it to reach all the other pockets). Would be great if the Velcro flap in the front could be used without having to unbuckle the top.
- As mentioned in other reviews, the outer pocket opens to the outside, which in certain positions feels as if the inside could fall. Never happened to me but I understand it could.
- I’ve realized it is sometimes hard to buckle it while closing.
- It only has one outer pocket (i.e. you need to unbuckle it to reach all the other pockets). Would be great if the Velcro flap in the front could be used without having to unbuckle the top.
- As mentioned in other reviews, the outer pocket opens to the outside, which in certain positions feels as if the inside could fall. Never happened to me but I understand it could.
I think the pros definitely outweigh the cons given the research
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca
Customer Rating
3
Would buy again. My item was probably defective.
on March 3, 2020
Posted by: Qj1996
Overall a great backpack for school, hiking, and traveling. Looks amazing and functions just as well. The multiple compartments and access to these compartments is well thiught out.
My only issue is that the adjustment straps for the shoulder straps always loosen on its own when I'm carrying a heavier load. The strap stoppers (don't know what they're called) don't bite the strap at all, and I've resorted to tying them down. This gets to be annoying, especially when I need to adjust the length for different purposes. Also, the side mesh pocket is thin and easily ripped. Otherwise a very functionsl pack.
My only issue is that the adjustment straps for the shoulder straps always loosen on its own when I'm carrying a heavier load. The strap stoppers (don't know what they're called) don't bite the strap at all, and I've resorted to tying them down. This gets to be annoying, especially when I need to adjust the length for different purposes. Also, the side mesh pocket is thin and easily ripped. Otherwise a very functionsl pack.
Written by a customer while visiting thule-us-ca