Thule Crossover 40-Litre Duffel Pack

I used this as my carry-on bag and sole piece of luggage during my trip to France last June for the 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race.I have walked through Paris train stations and Charles de Gaulle Airport with it, ran with it on my back through Heathrow Int’l and sweated under this thing while in line at U.K. and French customs.Every time I placed it in on my back I always thought that it felt big and clunky, but that feeling went away quickly as I walked with it. Being lost and trying to navigate foreign countries has a way of distracting you from a big lump on your shoulders.I had read many of the reviews here on Amazon before buying it, and I will say that I never noticed the handles or straps digging into my back. However, every time I had this on, I was wearing a light jacket and a hoodie.I do agree with the reviewer who said it is difficult to run with this thing because there is no sternum or hip belt. I confirmed this under duress while trying to make my flight in London and having this thing flopping side to side as I attempted to make forward progress. I missed the plane.Because this bag opens like a duffel, it makes it easier to go through security and to be inspected if you get flagged and pulled aside like me…57% of the time.The structure of the Thule is excellent and the shell is very durable. Besides my clothes and other travel necessities, I had electronics and a small folding chair stuffed in the bag. I really began to appreciate the semi-hard shell construction of the bag as it definitely helped keep things in place.When I travel domestically in the U.S., I use the Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 60L which is slightly larger. I chose this for European travel because I wanted avoid any size restriction issues. While I was checking in with British Airways at CDG, I slipped my fully loaded bag into the carry-on check stand next to the counter. It fit perfectly!The next time I travel abroad, this will definitely be accompanying me.

Top-notch... This is my third Thule backpack and I absolutely love it. Plenty of storage and fits as a carry on with domestic airlines. it is very simple though... does not have a bunch of little pockets, etc for smaller items. Basically a nice duffel with shoulder straps. Side compartments do fit a pair of shoes though.

So I bought this bag June of 2011, and between commuting to and from work and traveling I've developed a love/hate relationship with it. First let me say that the construction is top notch. I lived out of it for over 3 months while in eastern europe, never parting from it unless it was at a hosts house; it's been shuffled in and out of cars, planes, busses, trains and boats more times than I can count and still hasn't shown any signs of wear. Another thing I like about this bag is the location of the zipper, keeping it on your back side I think helps keep things a bit safer while it's being worn. With this said, when packing it you need to be careful of the arrangement of items inside as if there are ANY odd shapes items on top (the zipper side) you WILL feel it jabbing you in the back later on. It took me some experimenting with different arrangements to fine one that worked well. Having everything packed properly, and with the straps pulled tight everything really hold it's place well, even when being tossed about all day. After packing and securing everything, it kind of resembles a giant flat sausage with backpack straps. The straps also make excellent places to attach carabiners for H2O bottles, etc. Also, with plenty of handels it can be handled from nearly any angle making for quick stowing and retrieval from luggage compartments.One huge thing I feel needs to be adressed is the lack of a waist strap. Every single time you run with this pack it bounces about wildly unless you holding the two bottom pull straps, and who wants to do this when they'e trying to catch the tram or metro? Waist straps would also help take some of the pressure off your shoulders. I usually carry 9-10 kilos of luggage and initially it is comfortable, but after 8+ hours of exploring new cities on foot without a break my shoulders really felt every gram. Another thing is the lack of any kind of reinforcements. Since there is no frame in this bag, the arrangement of the contents will greatly impact the rigidity when closed and compressed with the straps. This was most evident on the bottom, if the shell was not sufficiently taut it would fold over into a dagger and stab at the bottom of my back. This was most noticeable on hot days when I would only wear a t-shirt, with a jacket on it's not noticeable. Maybe putting another foam pad there would alleviate this and provide more comfort?I do feel like those rubber ribs are a bit over hyped, I didn't think they did anything for or against the bag, purely cosmetic I think. Someone mentioned that the duffel bag handels were a problem, I didn't find them to be. They fold nicely into the space between the lateral foam supports.Overall, I can see this bag being perfect for the urban adventurer or frequent traveler who needs a strong bag for going between airports and hotels, or running about on a weekend adventure. For those who are looking for a bag to live out of for months at a time, I would get similarly sized Deuter with waist straps and better ventilation.

It’s a very nice and sturdy bag. Also holds a lot and has ample organizational pockets. Just wish it had a trolley sleeve. Otherwise it’s perfect for a hike, for work and for travel.

Bought this for my son to use as a book bag because they don't have lockers at their school. This requires them to carry everything back and forth because of studying and homework. This bad holds all his books as well as had room for his jacket. Very sturdy. The only thing is that the side straps tend to come undone really easily but I don't really see the purpose for them anyway.

Best bag i have ever purchased. Solid zippers, good quality and a lot of room inside. Nothing for a hiking trip but for carry-on-luggage just perfect. Fits in the overhead compartments of those small embraer-planes from UA without problems. The case for glasses fits at least 2 ppairs,including the cases/ boxes.

Love this duffel bag. Plenty of room for all items and clothing. The hard zipper case is a great feature to keep things like glasses from getting crushed. Only negative thing, which is minor, they could have made the duffle bag handles a little bigger.

I have spent alot of time and $$$$$ looking for the perfect carry on for my upcoming trip to Africa. The Thule Crossover 40 Liter is it! My search is over. It arrived quickly and once I opened it I could tell it was going to work great for this trip exactly what I have been searching for. Will update review after returning from Africa.

I used this bag for travelling around Europe for work and as a single carry on bag - 2x laptops (work and personal), chargers, a weeks worth of clothes, spare shoes etc - this was invaluable. Big enough to fit WAY more stuff in then I should really have taken, but I had the space, and you can throw it over a shoulder. Also the protective bars on the front (as shown) as really useful to protect your kit when putting it down like a duffel. Top bag.

excellent!

One of the metal buckles broke on the first one but Amazon have now replaced the whole bag so hoping this one is ok. Apart from that, bag is great. Light, roomy and feels good quality.

Great quality luggage.

Portata come zaino la sacca è estremamente ergonomica, anche in moto. La chiusura nella parte posteriore la rende impossibile da aprire, senza togliere lo zaino dalla schiena, e questo è un sistema di sicurezza non da poco quando si gira in città. La cerniera lungo tutta la lunghezza dello schienale rende semplicissimo il riempimento della sacca che è molto, molto capiente. Le tasche laterali, lungo tutta l'altezza della sacca/zaino sono a loro volta capienti, peccato che il retino di protezione si interrompa a metà, un po' più alto sarebbe stato ancora meglio. Bene la tasca rigida superiore.La sacca è facilissima da trasportare anche a mano sia per le manigilie sul dorso che poggia sulla schiena al centro che consentono la tipica presa da borsone, sia per il maniglione superiore. SOLO non si capisce nel nome perché sia stato indicato "per PC portatile" considerato che all'interno non c'è effettivamente nessuno scomparto per il PC. Come design Thule Crossover non ha confronto con tantissime delle sacche/zaino provate. Strano che su Amazon non siano presenti molti altri modelli così. Da migliorare la descrizione sul sito