--- product_id: 557082935 title: "Thule Paramount 27L Backpack - Commuter backpack - Padded pocket fits 16\" laptops" brand: "thule" price: "β‚±34385" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Thule" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/557082935-thule-paramount-27l-backpack-commuter-backpack-padded-pocket-fits-16 store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # 27L expandable capacity Water-resistant zippers & fabric Padded 16" laptop pocket Thule Paramount 27L Backpack - Commuter backpack - Padded pocket fits 16" laptops **Brand:** thule **Price:** β‚±34385 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸŽ’ Own the commute: sleek, smart, and ready for anything. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Thule Paramount 27L Backpack - Commuter backpack - Padded pocket fits 16" laptops by thule - **How much does it cost?** β‚±34385 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/557082935-thule-paramount-27l-backpack-commuter-backpack-padded-pocket-fits-16) ## Best For - thule enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thule brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Discreet Security:** Hidden shoulder strap and back panel pockets keep valuables safe yet easily accessible on the move. - β€’ **Expandable Storage:** Adjustable flap-top and foldable roll-top design let you pack light or go all out for weekend getaways. - β€’ **Tech-Ready Protection:** Dedicated padded sleeve fits laptops up to 16" and tablets up to 12", shielding your gear in style. - β€’ **Effortless Organization:** Multiple interior compartments keep your essentials perfectly sorted for seamless daily flow. - β€’ **Weather-Resistant Durability:** Advanced water-resistant fabric and zippers guard your belongings against unexpected showers. ## Overview The Thule Paramount 27L backpack blends modern design with practical features tailored for professionals on the go. It offers a padded laptop compartment for devices up to 16", multiple organizational pockets, and water-resistant materials to protect your gear. Its expandable flap-top design adapts to your daily needs, making it ideal for office, travel, or classroom use. Durable and stylish, this backpack is built to last and elevate your everyday carry. ## Description This Thule Paramount 27L backpack has a stylish, modern look with the functionality and comfort you need to get around town with ease. Review: Organized, versatile, well-made, weather-resistant and chic-masculine EDC bag (almost perfect) - [EDIT: one year of ownership update, no issues. Its lost a little more of its form (expected) but its still a tough, structured bag and it has not shown any premature signs of wear despite daily usage. Still could pass as new] tldr: Overall, its sharp, versatile, highly organized, well made and effortlessly easy to live with. Its a good sharp bag that has that sort of easy chic-masculine charm that lets it fit in anywhere, and makes the wearer look effective, smart and stylish. If you're looking to invest in a premium ultimate do-it-all EDC bag and you like its looks, its a winner and has no major flaws. But there are some design oversights that might not make it the best choice for everyone. First things first: as others have stated, the Nutria color does not look like whats presented in images. Its a bit less saturated and greener. Its not really a bad look, but its far enough off to be annoying. If you're after nutria in EXACTLY the same color as depicted with that slightly rosy brown color, this isnt it. How Thule managed to get the promotional image so far wrong and not fix it after all this time is a big question for me. I think that Thule might have set the color temperature too warm when they took/processed the nutria promo image. Otherwise, this is a well made backpack with a lot of pockets. This is the first backpack I've ever owned that feels PERFECT for me, and feels functionally cohesive and well thought out. Each pocket has a purpose but is versatile enough to be used for whatever it needs to accommodate. The nutria external color plus contrasting red clay-like interior color, the density and style of the fabric and the sort of chic-masculine look of the bag makes it HIGHLY versatile from an appearance and functional standpoint. Whether vacation, school, work (blue or white collar), EDC or whatever, the only place this wouldn't fit in well would be a boardroom and that could be a matter of opinion honestly. All zippers have multiple layers of water resistance which is a really nice bonus, but metal zipper grabs would have taken the design to a whole new level. Size is just right if you don't have a specific use case, and I can pack up to a weekend of stuff if I need to, but it really shines as an organized EDC bag. The side bottle pocket is ACTUALLY designed for bottles! I can fit my 1 liter stainless steel bottle in it just fine, and though its slightly tall, I don't worry about it going anywhere. Bottles with slightly over 3 inch diameters should fit great, but bottles that are taller than 11-12 inches may start to feel unsecure and top heavy. I've had this for a few months, and during this time most bags will lose some form naturally, but the extent of that, I have found, is a fairly accurate predictor of how well the bag is made and how long it'll last. Yes it has lost some of its form, but not nearly as much as most competitors in this price range. It still stands on its own, and is quite structured. I have no doubt that this will continue to be a great bag for several years of daily use if taken care of. I've had issues with past Thule products for having an overall well-done design but having one or two fairly critical design or quality oversights that resulted in premature wear (back panels were a large source of this, especially on my Subterra 34) but as far as I can tell, every single critical design point has been considered here. Some caveats: - Older paramount models had the front flap that covered the ENTIRE body of the bag from the back, adding to weather resistance. This one covers everything BUT the laptop zippers. yes, they are quite weather resistant as noted, but this feels like a step back for weather resistance, given that the most critical pocket is left un-flapped. add in the side main panel access zippers and its a bit more problematic. This is marketed as a commuter and weather-ready bag, but this makes it feel like maybe another paramount model, or another brand, would be best for those who REALLY need that. Yes, this bag is MORE weather resistant than average, but if you need definitive coverage there this isnt your bag. -- Speaking of the flap, older models had a magnetic closure. This one uses a hook system, and the design of the hook is very aggressively tapered so that once hooked, it takes a significant bit of playing with to unhook it. Its still something I struggle to do in one smooth movement, so I usually just don't hook it unless I'll be out and about or quite active, and use the unzipped front pouch as a 'quick access little bucket' for keys, receipts, wallet, etc. Someone with a motor disorder that has a harder time with fine controlled movements will find this hook maddening probably. I understand that its there to prevent from coming undone easily, and it accomplishes that, but it still feels cumbersome. - the 'main pocket section' in the back of the large interior pocket seemed slightly skewed to the right. its uneven. its not a big enough deal to affect functionality at all, and is only noticeable if I take a moment to look at it, but its such an easily avoidable thing: just take the extra time to make sure its centered before sewing it together. its bad enough that, if the bag is fully loaded with the tech gear that would usually occupy those pockets, that the bag's weight distribution would be affected subtlety. Review: Great everyday pack - super functional and well-made. It has tons of pockets, easy access from different sides, and keeps your laptop and gear well protected. The material feels sturdy and water-resistant, perfect for commuting or travel. It can feel a bit bulky when packed full, and the roll-top takes a second to get used to, but overall it’s a stylish, durable backpack that’s built to last. ## Features - A 24L backpack great for the office, classroom, and travel - Modern design built for everyday use - Large zippered pocket features thoughtful interior organization with many small compartments for everyday essentials - Padded pocket protects up to 16" laptops - Sleeve stores a 12" tablet - Keep valuable items safe in discreet and easy to access pockets on the shoulder strap and back panel - Easily store and access bulky items in the front pocket - The adjustable flap-top offers plenty of space for packing - Fold-top offers expandable capacity when needed ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CD9211T9 | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Apparel Closure Type | Flap | | Apparel Fabric Stretch | No Stretch | | Apparel Fabric Weight Class | Heavyweight | | Backpack Design | Laptop Backpack | | Best Sellers Rank | #949 in Laptop Backpacks | | Brand Name | Thule | | Color | Black | | Compatible Device Size Maximum | 15.6 Inches | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 232 Reviews | | Fit Type | backpack | | Fit to Size Sentiment | Neutral | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00085854255516 | | Included Components | Laptop backpack | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.5"D x 12.6"W x 22.1"H | | Item Type Name | Backpack | | Item Weight | 2.4 Pounds | | Lining Description | Nylon | | Manufacturer | Thule | | Manufacturer Part Number | 3205014 | | Material Type | Polyester | | Model Name | Modern | | Number Of Pockets | 6 | | Number of Compartments | 5 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Adjustable | | Outer Material | Nylon | | Pattern | Solid | | Pocket Description | Utility Pocket | | Product Care Instructions | Machine Wash | | Product Style | Modern | | Recommended Uses For Product | Leisure | | School Type | High School | | Shell Type | Soft Shell | | Size | 27L | | Sport Type | Travelling | | Storage Volume | 27 Liters | | Strap Type | Shoulder Strap | | Style Number | 3205014 | | Subject Character | sports | | UPC | 085854255516 | | Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Images ![Thule Paramount 27L Backpack - Commuter backpack - Padded pocket fits 16" laptops - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711lZi9mbEL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Organized, versatile, well-made, weather-resistant and chic-masculine EDC bag (almost perfect) *by B***L on October 22, 2024* [EDIT: one year of ownership update, no issues. Its lost a little more of its form (expected) but its still a tough, structured bag and it has not shown any premature signs of wear despite daily usage. Still could pass as new] tldr: Overall, its sharp, versatile, highly organized, well made and effortlessly easy to live with. Its a good sharp bag that has that sort of easy chic-masculine charm that lets it fit in anywhere, and makes the wearer look effective, smart and stylish. If you're looking to invest in a premium ultimate do-it-all EDC bag and you like its looks, its a winner and has no major flaws. But there are some design oversights that might not make it the best choice for everyone. First things first: as others have stated, the Nutria color does not look like whats presented in images. Its a bit less saturated and greener. Its not really a bad look, but its far enough off to be annoying. If you're after nutria in EXACTLY the same color as depicted with that slightly rosy brown color, this isnt it. How Thule managed to get the promotional image so far wrong and not fix it after all this time is a big question for me. I think that Thule might have set the color temperature too warm when they took/processed the nutria promo image. Otherwise, this is a well made backpack with a lot of pockets. This is the first backpack I've ever owned that feels PERFECT for me, and feels functionally cohesive and well thought out. Each pocket has a purpose but is versatile enough to be used for whatever it needs to accommodate. The nutria external color plus contrasting red clay-like interior color, the density and style of the fabric and the sort of chic-masculine look of the bag makes it HIGHLY versatile from an appearance and functional standpoint. Whether vacation, school, work (blue or white collar), EDC or whatever, the only place this wouldn't fit in well would be a boardroom and that could be a matter of opinion honestly. All zippers have multiple layers of water resistance which is a really nice bonus, but metal zipper grabs would have taken the design to a whole new level. Size is just right if you don't have a specific use case, and I can pack up to a weekend of stuff if I need to, but it really shines as an organized EDC bag. The side bottle pocket is ACTUALLY designed for bottles! I can fit my 1 liter stainless steel bottle in it just fine, and though its slightly tall, I don't worry about it going anywhere. Bottles with slightly over 3 inch diameters should fit great, but bottles that are taller than 11-12 inches may start to feel unsecure and top heavy. I've had this for a few months, and during this time most bags will lose some form naturally, but the extent of that, I have found, is a fairly accurate predictor of how well the bag is made and how long it'll last. Yes it has lost some of its form, but not nearly as much as most competitors in this price range. It still stands on its own, and is quite structured. I have no doubt that this will continue to be a great bag for several years of daily use if taken care of. I've had issues with past Thule products for having an overall well-done design but having one or two fairly critical design or quality oversights that resulted in premature wear (back panels were a large source of this, especially on my Subterra 34) but as far as I can tell, every single critical design point has been considered here. Some caveats: - Older paramount models had the front flap that covered the ENTIRE body of the bag from the back, adding to weather resistance. This one covers everything BUT the laptop zippers. yes, they are quite weather resistant as noted, but this feels like a step back for weather resistance, given that the most critical pocket is left un-flapped. add in the side main panel access zippers and its a bit more problematic. This is marketed as a commuter and weather-ready bag, but this makes it feel like maybe another paramount model, or another brand, would be best for those who REALLY need that. Yes, this bag is MORE weather resistant than average, but if you need definitive coverage there this isnt your bag. -- Speaking of the flap, older models had a magnetic closure. This one uses a hook system, and the design of the hook is very aggressively tapered so that once hooked, it takes a significant bit of playing with to unhook it. Its still something I struggle to do in one smooth movement, so I usually just don't hook it unless I'll be out and about or quite active, and use the unzipped front pouch as a 'quick access little bucket' for keys, receipts, wallet, etc. Someone with a motor disorder that has a harder time with fine controlled movements will find this hook maddening probably. I understand that its there to prevent from coming undone easily, and it accomplishes that, but it still feels cumbersome. - the 'main pocket section' in the back of the large interior pocket seemed slightly skewed to the right. its uneven. its not a big enough deal to affect functionality at all, and is only noticeable if I take a moment to look at it, but its such an easily avoidable thing: just take the extra time to make sure its centered before sewing it together. its bad enough that, if the bag is fully loaded with the tech gear that would usually occupy those pockets, that the bag's weight distribution would be affected subtlety. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great everyday pack *by K***T on October 8, 2025* super functional and well-made. It has tons of pockets, easy access from different sides, and keeps your laptop and gear well protected. The material feels sturdy and water-resistant, perfect for commuting or travel. It can feel a bit bulky when packed full, and the roll-top takes a second to get used to, but overall it’s a stylish, durable backpack that’s built to last. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Roomy pack *by R***A on March 24, 2026* Good backpack. Roomy, nice looking, durable. I just would like a couple of more small zippered pockets inside the pack for really small items. ## Frequently Bought Together - Thule Paramount 27L Backpack - Commuter Backpack - Padded Pocket fits 16" laptops, Black - Thule Subterra Powershuttle - Thule Compression Packing Cubes --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/557082935-thule-paramount-27l-backpack-commuter-backpack-padded-pocket-fits-16](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/557082935-thule-paramount-27l-backpack-commuter-backpack-padded-pocket-fits-16) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*