Thule EnRoute 30L vs Tom Bihn Techonaut 30
The Thule EnRoute 30L is 30L and 1kg2.2lb; the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 is 30L and 1kg2.2lb. They weigh the same. The Thule EnRoute 30L costs $255.05 less. The Thule EnRoute 30L fits the carry-on limit of 1 of 36 major airlines and the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Thule EnRoute 30L | Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.95Best | $415 |
| Volume | 30L | 30L |
| Weight | 1kg2.2lb | 1kg2.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 3% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 49.5×31.5×26.5cm19.5×12.5×10.5in | 32×50×20cm12.5×19.5×8in |
| Laptop | 17"Best | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 0 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | Clamshell, Unzips completely to pack both sides | Clamshell, U-shaped |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | Hideable | Yes |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | bluesign approved 400D nylon with PFC-free water-resistant finish | 420D Spectron UHMWPE/nylon ripstop (also 630D or 1050D ballistic nylon) |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Thule EnRoute 30L | Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | 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 |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Southwest Airlines | 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 |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | 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.