Thule Subterra 2 21L review

The Thule Subterra 2 21L ranks first because it covers what a daily commute needs in a 1.9 lb pack. Thule says the padded, soft-lined sleeve fits a 16 in. PC or a 16 in. MacBook, and a separate padded sleeve holds a 10.9 in. tablet. An interior organization panel keeps pens, cords and keys in place, a dedicated pocket protects the power brick, and a soft-lined pocket takes sunglasses. A security pocket in the back panel holds a passport or wallet against your back, and the main zipper pullers tuck under webbing loops to deter theft. The shell is bluesign approved 800D nylon with a PFC-free water-resistant finish and YKK zippers, and the pack measures 12.6 x 7.9 x 18.1 in. The list price is $149.95, with a $112.46 sale price shown as of November 2026. The limit is space: at 21L it holds less than the 24L packs below. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the bag.

Who it is for

commuters with a 16 in. laptop and a tablet

Price

$149.95 list on Thule's US store; $112.46 in Thule's holiday sale as of November 2026.

Original price $149.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Padded, soft-lined sleeve fits a 16 in. PC or 16 in. MacBook
• Padded tablet sleeve for a 10.9 in. tablet
• Back-panel security pocket for a passport or wallet
• Dedicated power brick pocket and interior organization panel
• Luggage pass-through strap and sternum strap

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lightest bag here with a 16 in. sleeve, at 1.9 lb
• Strength: 800D nylon with a PFC-free water-resistant finish and YKK zippers
• Strength: Zipper pullers tuck under webbing loops to guard the main compartment
• Weakness: 21L is smaller than the 24L Construct or Incase City
• Weakness: Only three muted colors: black, dark slate and vetiver gray
• Weakness: The sale price ends November 30, after which it costs $149.95

Key facts

• Price: $149.95 list
• Volume: 21 L
• Laptop fit: 16 in.
• Weight: 1.9 lb
• Dimensions: 12.6 x 7.9 x 18.1 in

Where it ranks

Thule Subterra 2 21L is No. 1 in our Best Laptop Backpacks verdict.