Thule Chasm Backpack 26L – Durable and Weather Resistant

True to their name, Thule made a very durable backpack which is great for rainy days. * Design * There outer material feels durable and its water resistance. There is a comfortable vertical handle to carry the bag which is a nice feature if you want to carry it by hand or remove it from the overhead bins when air travelling. The straps design means that the bag sits slightly higher then the shoulder line (which might help with easing back pressure). the bag is long and narrow so it wont fit bulky stuff inside. The straps are nice and wide and there is a chest strap. I didnt particularly liked that the main compartment opening is limited by the zipper going only half way (and thats only on one side, the other side is even shorter) There are three main compartments: 1. A small one to keep small stuff like phones (even an iPad mini could fit there). Its soft and will keep your screen safe 2. Mid compartment to keep all kind of stuff in organized pockets and a hook for keys. 3. Main comportment divide to two, one for a laptop (which could also be quick access from a side zipper) and various other larger items that you couldnt fit in the mid section * Functionality * The lack of a lower strap, for me, means that its not very suitable for longer hikes. It will be great for shorter hikes, specially when its wet outside or urban/work travel when its rainy to keep my laptop safe from the elements. Overall Its pretty comfortable on the back when its was about 75% loaded but, again, the long narrow design means that its difficult to put bulky items inside or else easily reach the bottom of the main comportment. Overall Its a great bag for urban and commute and itll keep you valuables safe. Made by Thule means its going to be one durable backpack that will last for quite a while.

Sturdy and old fashioned

I got this backpack mainly because I needed more protections for my customized gaming station for work. I love how padded the liners are. The large compartment fits large binders and supplies. Its great! Love it

I am a huge fan of Thule and own many products manufactured by the company. You know you are going to pay a premium when you purchase the Thule brand, but the quality you receive never fails to disappoint! This backpack is no exception! I also own the Thule Chasm Luggage and it is equally impressive. PROS: (1) This is a very weather-resistant full-sized backpack. I can truly feel safe carrying all of my electronics in this bag during severe weather. If I know Im going to be spending a significant amount of time outdoors during my travels, this will be my go-to pack. (2) Despite being relatively compact in size, this backpack has a ton of storage space for all of your personal items. It is made to accommodate a 15 laptop, but I can fit my 17 (just not in the dedicated compartment) with plenty of room to spare. (3) The materials used to construct this pack are all very durable and should last for years, with normal use. (4) I really like the quick access options. There is one small one for snacks or a cell phone and also a large side-access zipper to quickly access your larger items. (5) I am 54, 155 pounds. My husband is 6, 250 pounds. We both found this pack comfortable to wear. For those who suffer from back problems, this is a comfortable option. Unlike most products that I review, I dont have any CONS to list about this backpack. My only big recommendation would be to include a removable bladder, so that there is an option to also use this as a hydration pack. Thule really thought of just about everything when they made this product. Overall, you can put your trust in this Thule backpack just like you do in all Thule products. Its a great addition to the Thule line.

Perfect for school, air travel and outdoor activities.

This backpack is awesome. Waterproof, super comfy even when full, beautiful. I particularly love the little pocket to the front and the opening for the laptop/tablet to the side

Its a comfortable bag with great storage organization and the laptop zipper on the side is very convenient. Its not as water resistant as I thought it would be, but nothing in my bag has gotten wet yet. The exterior just holds some of the water and isnt as repellant as I thought.

Everything is good, but the shoulder strap broke after 1 month. I guess my gaming laptop is too heavy.

This is a nice backpack, comfortable for casual use. Its good if you need a laptop sleeve. If you dont, get another model since the laptop sleeve gets in the way for other stuff. Note this does NOT mount on another bag. They dont claim they do, but we assumed it was the case.

The Thule Chasm Backpack is an incredible bag for travel and also day to day use. Its got a sleek and sophisticated look that goes from work to weekend. There are tons of different compartments and pockets to help keep me organized, but the thing I love the most about this bag is that the laptop compartment can be accessed from inside the bag, or from outside. Every other backpack Ive owned in the past has required me to open up the entire thing in order to get my computer out. With this one, its so easy to pop it out the side without opening up the entire thing and exposing all my contents. Thats particularly useful in the airport security line. This bag is large and spacious, and I love the water resistant exterior. Like another reviewer had mentioned, it does have widely spaced shoulder straps. However, there is an adjustable chest strap between them that helps keep them securely fastened together so they dont slip off my shoulders, and that gives me a feeling of security and comfort while wearing this backpack. Overall, this is an incredible bag that is well-constructed and I expect it to last me for years to come. My husband has already tried to steal it from me since he also likes it so much!