Thule Accent 23L vs Tom Bihn Shadow Guide 23
The Thule Accent 23L is 23L and 1.04kg2.3lb; the Tom Bihn Shadow Guide 23 is 23L and 1kg2.2lb. The Tom Bihn Shadow Guide 23 is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Thule Accent 23L costs $180.05 less. The Thule Accent 23L fits the carry-on limit of 15 of 36 major airlines and the Tom Bihn Shadow Guide 23 fits 31; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Thule Accent 23L | Tom Bihn Shadow Guide 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.95Best | $310 |
| Volume | 23L | 23L |
| Weight | 1.04kg2.3lb | 1kg2.2lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 42% | 86%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 46×29×23.9cm18×11.5×9.5in | 49×32×23cm19.5×12.5×9in |
| Laptop | 17"Best | 13" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | n/a |
| Opening | n/a | Top-loading, Top-loading main compartment with drawstring closure |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | Removable |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled 1680 polyester | bluesign certified 525d High-Tenacity 2x2 ballistic nylon exterior, 210d ballistic nylon interior, 1050d ballistic nylon lower back and bottom, closed-cell foam back pad |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Thule Accent 23L | Tom Bihn Shadow Guide 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.