Why compare these options?
Duffels of comparable carrying scale, selected for a difference of 362.9 g in published empty weight and 30.0 L in published capacity.
- The listed capacities are 40 L and 70 L. Which can take your complete named load with the bag closed? Capacity ratings alone cannot settle this.
- The published empty weights are 1406.1 g and 1769 g. Do those figures include the same straps or accessories? Check the source scope before treating the difference as carried weight.
- Check the strap measurement type and usable pocket openings for your clothing and objects; neither wearing comfort nor combined loading has been tested here.
Thule Thule Chasm 40L duffel
Thule Thule Chasm 70L duffelManufacturer model photographs; pictured colour and size are not independently confirmed. No hands-on winner or rating is assigned.
| Field | Thule Chasm 40L duffel | Thule Chasm 70L duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Published empty weight | 1406.1 g | 1769 g |
| Outside dimensions | 55.9 × 33 × 25.4 cm · length / width / height | 68.6 × 40.6 × 30.5 cm · length / width / height |
| Published capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
| Shoulder strap | Unknown | Unknown |
| Pockets / storage | Mesh pockets described; Zippered mesh pocket described | Mesh pockets described; Zippered mesh pocket described |
| Recorded price | USD 159.95 · US online store | USD 179.95 · US online store |
| Specification option | Darkest blue | Black |
What changes between the published specifications
The published empty-weight values differ by 362.9 g. This compares manufacturer figures; accessory inclusion and weighing tolerance may differ.
Listed capacity: 40 L versus 70 L. Volume ratings do not establish a pocket opening or the shape of an object that can fit.
Outside dimensions stay in the order used by each manufacturer. Match labelled axes where supplied; unlabelled axes do not support a height-to-height claim.
With an illustrative 1 kg load, starting totals would be 2,406.1 g and 2,769 g before any accessories excluded from the published weights. This is arithmetic, not a comfort or packed-load test.
Questions these numbers cannot settle
- Will your phone and passport fit together with the bag fully closed?
- Can you reach the needed pocket while wearing the bag?
- Does the strap adjust comfortably over your clothing and body measurements?
- How does the particular material perform in your use?
Use the two fact sheets for model details, then check those questions with the actual bag or directly with its manufacturer.
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- Thule Chasm 40L duffel ↗Checked 2026-10-15
- Thule Chasm 70L duffel ↗Checked 2026-10-15