The five year old Thule Subterra 30L backpack has fared up very well: it’s been my daily bag that I use at work, and also dual purpose as my carry-on backpack when I fly, and even when I’m touring. However, and it’s an age-thing again, I’ve resolved to carry less when I travel and tour, which in turn meant that it was time to look for replacement bag that is both smaller and lighter.
This was the second bag I picked up Boarding Gate/The Wallet Shop’s travel fair at the Suntec City Convention Center atrium this week. The bag’s normal recommended retail price is SGD229: the fair discounted it to SGD160.30 – a 30% discount – and I received a further 10% as a store member.
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The Thule Accent 26L. The bag comes in three sizes: 23L, 26L, and 28L. The 28L was too close to the Subterra 30L I already have, and the 23L would had been a mite too small. So, the 26L it was.The bag comes in only one color – black. I would have liked some other color, but oh well.The exterior access pocket at the front: perfect for items that you need quick access to, and large enough for my GaN USB-C laptop charger.The SafeZone compartment, a feature of many Thule’s backpacks. This reinforced compartment is for items like glasses, but I don’t really have a use for it as I always keep my spare spectacles in its own case. The compartment has a removable tray, and there is a small pocket sleeve behind that.Side pocket for small items, and it comes with a key ring strap too.The other side pocket for a water bottle. My first two Thule bags used mesh side pockets that tore over time.The bag’s compartment. There is a padded laptop sleeve large enough for a 16″ laptop, There is also a separate compartment with a protective divider for fragile documents that you need to keep in good condition.Mesh see-through pocket for items.
My first major use for this bag will be the two upcoming trips to Japan this year, so more to come soon!
