Thule Construct 24L review

The Thule Construct 24L is the pick for anyone with a large laptop. Thule says its elevated, dedicated pockets protect up to a 17 in. laptop and an 11 in. tablet, and the laptop compartment measures 15.75 x 10.25 x 0.75 in. Around that sit an organization panel with multiple pockets, an internal zipped mesh pocket for keys and cables, a soft-lined pocket for a phone or glasses and an expandable front pocket that can hold a jacket. Expandable side pockets take water bottles, and a pass-through strap rides on a roller bag. The pack holds 24 L, weighs 2 lb and is built from water-resistant nylon with YKK zippers and a padded airmesh back panel. At $139.95 list ($104.96 on sale as of November 2026) it is the cheapest 17 in. option here. It lacks the Subterra 2's hidden back-panel pocket, and Thule does not publish the fabric denier. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the bag.

Who it is for

people who carry a 17 in. laptop

Price

$139.95 list on Thule's US store; $104.96 in Thule's holiday sale as of November 2026.

Original price $139.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Elevated, dedicated pockets for up to a 17 in. laptop and an 11 in. tablet
• Expandable front stash pocket for a jacket
• Organization panel plus an internal zipped mesh pocket
• Expandable side pockets for water bottles
• Pass-through strap for rolling luggage

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Takes a 17 in. laptop for $139.95 list, less than the Timbuk2 Authority at $179
• Strength: 24 L of space at a 2 lb weight
• Strength: Water-resistant materials with YKK zippers and metal accents
• Weakness: Thule lists only black and carbon blue for the 24L
• Weakness: No back-panel security pocket like the Subterra 2
• Weakness: Material is listed only as nylon, with no denier figure

Key facts

• Price: $139.95 list
• Volume: 24 L
• Laptop fit: Up to 17 in.
• Weight: 2 lb
• Dimensions: 12.6 x 9.6 x 18.5 in

Where it ranks

Thule Construct 24L is No. 2 in our Best Laptop Backpacks verdict.