Casual backpack Thule EnRoute TEBP5216 - Nylon, Blue, city style

The Thule EnRoute 23L casual backpack in City Blue is a compact, everyday pack made from durable nylon with outdoor-inspired details. It provides dedicated, elevated pockets for a laptop and tablet, a soft-lined valuables pocket, an organization panel for small accessories, and a secondary compartment with a water-resistant zipped TPU pocket for private storage. The pack includes mesh side storage for a water bottle, lash points on the front, a pass-through panel for attaching to rolling luggage, and reflective details for visibility.

Advantages

The backpack balances protection and organization with elevated pockets for up to a 16" laptop and a tablet, plus a soft-lined quick-access pocket for a phone or sunglasses. Multiple compartments and an internal organization panel keep small items accessible, while side compression straps stabilise load and secure water bottles. Construction uses bluesign® approved 400D nylon and YKK zippers for durability, and the pass-through panel and sternum strap improve travel and carrying comfort.

Suitable for

• Daily commuting to work or school
• Urban travel and short city trips
• Carrying a laptop (up to 16") and tablet with accessories
• Everyday casual use and light day hikes

When it may not be suitable

This 23 L backpack is compact and designed for daily city use, so it may not be suitable for extended trips that require larger packing capacity or heavy outdoor expeditions. While the TPU zipped pocket is water-resistant, the pack is not fully waterproof for prolonged exposure to heavy rain.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 23 litres
• Material: 400D nylon (bluesign® approved)
• Colour: City Blue
• Laptop compartment: fits up to 16" (40.6 cm)
• Tablet compartment: padded tablet pocket
• External pockets: mesh side pocket for water bottle
• Internal pockets: soft-lined valuables pocket, organisation panel, zipped TPU privacy pocket
• Carry features: padded back panel with airflow channel, sternum strap, carrying handle
• Security and fastening: YKK zippers, side compression straps, zipper pullers can be secured beneath webbing loop
• Extras: lash points for attaching extra gear, pass-through panel for rolling luggage

How to use

Place your laptop and tablet into their dedicated elevated pockets to protect them from impacts and scratches. Use the organisation panel for pens, keys and small accessories, and keep valuables like a phone or sunglasses in the soft-lined quick-access pocket. Store a change of clothes or personal items in the secondary compartment and use the zipped TPU pocket for items you want to keep private and protected from light moisture. Attach the backpack to rolling luggage using the pass-through panel for easier travel and adjust the sternum strap and shoulder straps for comfort. Use the side compression straps to stabilise the load and keep bottles in place.

What to consider before purchase

• Capacity: 23 L may be limited for extended travel or heavy packing needs
• Weather protection: pack is water-resistant in parts but not fully waterproof
• Device size: fits laptops up to 16" (40.6 cm) — check your device dimensions
• Carry style: designed for city/casual use with padded back panel and sternum strap

Usage recommendations

For everyday commuting and city travel, store electronics in the dedicated compartments, keep frequently used items in the organisation panel for quick access, and use the pass-through panel when travelling with rolling luggage. Regularly check and fasten the side compression straps to maintain a compact, stable load.