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product_id: 344671157
title: "Unisex Subterra Backpack (pack of 1)"
brand: "thule"
price: "A$458"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Thule"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/344671157-unisex-subterra-backpack-pack-of-1
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region: Australia
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# Breathable EVA shoulder straps & padded back Expandable zippered side pocket for water bottle Internal PowerPocket for device charging Unisex Subterra Backpack (pack of 1)

**Brand:** thule
**Price:** A$458
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎒 Elevate your daily grind with the Subterra — where sleek design meets smart function.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Unisex Subterra Backpack (pack of 1) by thule
- **How much does it cost?** A$458 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/344671157-unisex-subterra-backpack-pack-of-1)

## Best For

- thule enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thule brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Comfort Meets Style:** Experience all-day comfort with breathable perforated EVA shoulder straps and a padded back panel that keep you cool and supported.
- • **Hydration Within Reach:** Stay refreshed with an expandable, zippered side pocket perfectly sized for your water bottle or quick-access essentials.
- • **Tailored Tech Protection:** Safeguard your tablet in a soft-lined, dedicated storage pocket designed for maximum device security.
- • **Seamless Power Management:** Keep your devices charged on the go with the dedicated internal PowerPocket that neatly organizes cords and chargers.
- • **Sleek, Slim & Travel-Ready:** Designed with a compact, shaped box construction and a discreet luggage pass-through, this backpack fits effortlessly under airplane seats and complements your professional look.

## Overview

The Thule Subterra 30L backpack is a premium, unisex daypack engineered for professionals who demand style, comfort, and smart organization. Featuring an internal PowerPocket for device charging, a soft-lined tablet compartment, and an expandable side pocket for hydration, it balances compact design with practical storage. Breathable EVA shoulder straps and a padded back panel ensure comfort during long commutes or travel, while its sleek profile and luggage pass-through make it an ideal carry-on companion.

## Description

SUBTERRA BACKPACK 30L

Review: I was looking for a new medium-slim (laptop, cables, charger, notepad, pens) brief for my m2 air. I compared this to * Mosiso vertical 13.3 $30 * tomtoc 360 13 $33 * targus city fusion 13-14 $40 At 1/3 the price, it should have been obvious that the thule would be head and shoulders above. For my 16" mac pro I have had gauntlet sleeves and the larger subterra before and enjoyed them, however I stopped using the large subterra and went with a full on messenger bag for a few years now. Now that I am downsizing to the m2 air, I wanted an appropriately small bag to go with. The targus is ok! fantastic for its price! I won't go into more detail since this is a review of the thule, but it was actually hard to commit to the thule vs targus, since targus was above the line of good enough. The deciding factor was that for an m2 air, the targus was TOO roomy. The 13-14 is the smallest size and my 16" MBP actually fits perfectly in it. If I wanted an either/or brief I would probably select the targus. But I can still use my messenger bag in that case or the rare case when I want to carry both. The tomtoc was fine and actually holds a priority mail envelope, while at the same time being nice and snug on the mba thanks to the high amount of padding and the robust corner design. I really like it. But I didn't look at too much beyond that because they didn't add a shoulder loop. come on guys. Also, it can't hold a priority mail envelope. Maybe not a deal killer if everything else lined up but that plus the no shoulder provision ruled it out for me. It's too bad because I rather like the styling. The mosiso just felt cheaply made with cheap parts. They have a hang tag for the YKK zippers. I mean if you're highlighting the zippers, at the expense of everything else, I don't know if that's a good sign. Even at its lower price point, I found it doesn't stack up against others and its rating isn't justified. Now it doesn't seem like I've been talking about the thule, but actually the thule shines in all the aspects I just mentioned. Super compact, just right for mba. The shaped box construction means it looks nice and neat regardless if you have it empty (just mba) or packed (mba + accessories). The luggage pass through is well placed and not an eyesore like on some other bags. The material feels nicer (like a duffel) vs the others which had a slicker and cheaper feel. The 2 issues I have with the thule are a) the carry handle doesn't retract. It's fixed in the "carry" position. If I find I never use it I might cut it off to have a cleaner look. Also the carry handle is just ballistic nylon like the bag itself. I like the brown leather of the tomtoc, and wish thule had given a similar treatment to the subterra, esp at this price point. this isn't enough of a concern for me to take away a star. b) there isn't a good spot for my readers. in my messenger bag i carry them in a hard case in one of the exterior drink pockets. it's perfectly suited for that. in the subterra, i'd have to carry them in the exterior pocket where they will add significant bulk and take a spot where I want to carry an SSD. I don't know how thule could have accommodated this in such a slim bag, and none of the others can do it either, not even the bulky targus, but it is a thing. I might try to do a little carry satchel that I can attach to the shoulder clip. It will flop around so not sure that is going to work. maybe i can make a thing that clips under the carry handle, horizontally. then again, the reader carry case i have is quite substantial, as suited for an exterior pocket. I will try a slimmer case for the interior pocket and maybe that will be fine. I can't subtract a star for this either, as the bag is intentionally just-big-enough and having an exterior drink pocket would be a disaster for the size of the bag. TLDR: buy this if you have the budget, and need more than a sleeve.
Review: Perfect bag for traveling. Lots of compartments. The insert makes it easy to pack clothes. Fits perfect as your one item to fit under a seat on a plane.

## Features

- Cords are neatly managed between your device and your mobile charger in the internal PowerPocket
- Protect your tablet in the dedicated storage pocket with soft, interior lining
- Securely keep small items and a water bottle within reach in the expandable, zippered side pocket
- Carry comfortably with breathable perforated EVA shoulder straps with mesh covering and padded back panel
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0CQ7G7Z28 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 811,302 in Fashion ( See Top 100 in Fashion ) 3,894 in Casual Daypacks |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (355) |
| Date First Available  | 26 Oct. 2023 |
| Department  | Unisex |
| Manufacturer  | Thule |
| Manufacturer reference  | Subterra30L |
| Product Dimensions  | 38.61 x 3.05 x 26.42 cm |

## Images

![Unisex Subterra Backpack (pack of 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qbO-AGp3L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it fit under the seat in an airliner?**
A: yes fits perfectly with enough room either side for your feet. fully stuffed its just right thickness floor to seat without struggles. gotten many compliments on how it is the perfect hand carry bag.

**Q: Hi, is the warranty worldwide ?  i live in colombia and thule has  stores there.**
A: Yes, worldwide warranty.  We have a very solid distributor in Columbia and they will back the Thule stores there.

**Q: is this backpack water resistant?**
A: Thanks for checking with Thule - yes, it is water resistant, but not waterproof.

**Q: I'm buying a 13" macbook pro. i also have a 10.5" ipad. for daily use, this seems fine. when i travel, however, is there room for a bose headset/case?**
A: I regularly carry my Macbook air, tablet, kindle, clipboard, two large and two small moleskine notebooks, a 2" bible, a cable organizer, Sony mx4 headphones, and a few other things. It all fits. That pretty much puts it at capacity though.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***J on 13 April 2023*

I was looking for a new medium-slim (laptop, cables, charger, notepad, pens) brief for my m2 air. I compared this to * Mosiso vertical 13.3 $30 * tomtoc 360 13 $33 * targus city fusion 13-14 $40 At 1/3 the price, it should have been obvious that the thule would be head and shoulders above. For my 16" mac pro I have had gauntlet sleeves and the larger subterra before and enjoyed them, however I stopped using the large subterra and went with a full on messenger bag for a few years now. Now that I am downsizing to the m2 air, I wanted an appropriately small bag to go with. The targus is ok! fantastic for its price! I won't go into more detail since this is a review of the thule, but it was actually hard to commit to the thule vs targus, since targus was above the line of good enough. The deciding factor was that for an m2 air, the targus was TOO roomy. The 13-14 is the smallest size and my 16" MBP actually fits perfectly in it. If I wanted an either/or brief I would probably select the targus. But I can still use my messenger bag in that case or the rare case when I want to carry both. The tomtoc was fine and actually holds a priority mail envelope, while at the same time being nice and snug on the mba thanks to the high amount of padding and the robust corner design. I really like it. But I didn't look at too much beyond that because they didn't add a shoulder loop. come on guys. Also, it can't hold a priority mail envelope. Maybe not a deal killer if everything else lined up but that plus the no shoulder provision ruled it out for me. It's too bad because I rather like the styling. The mosiso just felt cheaply made with cheap parts. They have a hang tag for the YKK zippers. I mean if you're highlighting the zippers, at the expense of everything else, I don't know if that's a good sign. Even at its lower price point, I found it doesn't stack up against others and its rating isn't justified. Now it doesn't seem like I've been talking about the thule, but actually the thule shines in all the aspects I just mentioned. Super compact, just right for mba. The shaped box construction means it looks nice and neat regardless if you have it empty (just mba) or packed (mba + accessories). The luggage pass through is well placed and not an eyesore like on some other bags. The material feels nicer (like a duffel) vs the others which had a slicker and cheaper feel. The 2 issues I have with the thule are a) the carry handle doesn't retract. It's fixed in the "carry" position. If I find I never use it I might cut it off to have a cleaner look. Also the carry handle is just ballistic nylon like the bag itself. I like the brown leather of the tomtoc, and wish thule had given a similar treatment to the subterra, esp at this price point. this isn't enough of a concern for me to take away a star. b) there isn't a good spot for my readers. in my messenger bag i carry them in a hard case in one of the exterior drink pockets. it's perfectly suited for that. in the subterra, i'd have to carry them in the exterior pocket where they will add significant bulk and take a spot where I want to carry an SSD. I don't know how thule could have accommodated this in such a slim bag, and none of the others can do it either, not even the bulky targus, but it is a thing. I might try to do a little carry satchel that I can attach to the shoulder clip. It will flop around so not sure that is going to work. maybe i can make a thing that clips under the carry handle, horizontally. then again, the reader carry case i have is quite substantial, as suited for an exterior pocket. I will try a slimmer case for the interior pocket and maybe that will be fine. I can't subtract a star for this either, as the bag is intentionally just-big-enough and having an exterior drink pocket would be a disaster for the size of the bag. TLDR: buy this if you have the budget, and need more than a sleeve.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***D on 21 March 2022*

Perfect bag for traveling. Lots of compartments. The insert makes it easy to pack clothes. Fits perfect as your one item to fit under a seat on a plane.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by N***I on 3 January 2022*

Ero alla ricerca di una borsa per il mio MacBook Air m1. Avendo dimensioni leggermente inferiori rispetto al vecchio MacBook Air, tutte le custodie e borse erano un po’ grandi perché rispettavano le dimensioni del 13,3” (e non da 13” effettivi come il MacBook Air m1). Dopo aver cercato un bel pó, ho deciso di acquistare questa fantastica borsa. Un po’ titubante sul prezzo, ma credo di aver fatto la scelta migliore. Qualità top, le dimensioni rispettano il 13”, gancio posteriore per eventuali viaggi e scomparti per tutti gli adattatori possibili e immaginabili. Unica pecca lo scomparto anteriore (il più grande per intenderci), è in realtà un po’ piccolo. Chiaramente è a causa delle piccole dimensioni della borsa stessa. Ma al momento ci entra tutto. Super consigliata

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