We’re not sure if that’s a function of the zipper or, more likely, the shape of the bag’s opening. It needed a bit of breaking in and, while it slides better now, it was slowing about two inches before the end on either side to begin with. The only zipper giving us pause at the beginning of testing was the U-shaped main zipper. Thule EnRoute 14L Backpack | YKK zippers work well, though the main zipper needed some use to function smoothly. The exterior zippers all have thin webbing zipper pulls, making them easy to grasp, while the interior zippers lack pulls. Two internal zippers appear to be unbranded. Plastic Duraflex slides are on the shoulder straps, and YKK makes the exterior zippers. Another piece of branding is the Thule name on an attachment point on the left shoulder strap, but that’s it for logos. The silver print is reflective to keep you safe at night, and it also pops off the bag pleasantly. Thule EnRoute 14L Backpack | The Thule logo reflects from the front of the bag.Ī 3-inch Thule Sweden logo runs vertically down the right side of the front of the bag. It’s a convenient spot for a phone, so this is a nice consideration to prevent scratches. The front pocket has a soft liner to protect your small tech. We can’t confirm what the Rooibos looks like inside, but we feel confident we’ll like the look since we appreciate the style on the remaining colorways. The ripstop nylon lines the interior of the bag in the same colorway as the exterior for the Black and Asphalt colorways, and in a contrasting light gray with the Rapids. Thule EnRoute 14L Backpack | Ripstop nylon and polyester are easy to wipe clean. The fabric wipes clean easily, even of sunscreen. On the Black, a mini-dot pattern contrasts nicely with the primary color around the remainder of the pack, which is sturdier 600D polyester for more durability. Each colorway offered at the time of review-Black, Asphalt, Rapids (bright blue), and Rooibos (red)-features 330D mini-ripstop nylon parading down the front of the bag and on the outward-facing portions of the shoulder straps. The Thule EnRoute 14L Backpack has clean lines and a style we appreciate. There are a few nuances needed for using this bag to its full potential, and we’ll cover them below. Thule EnRoute 14L Backpack | This EDC easily adapts to adventures. It has the pockets and organizational features we need for the office or digital nomad life and the space to bring drinks and snacks for exploring a new locale. The creature comforts of breathable padded shoulder straps and a ventilated back panel make this a bag we look forward to carrying for hours on end. The Thule EnRoute 14L Backpack offers great everyday features in a bag that easily transitions to action-packed travel.
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