Alpinestars Defcon Backpack vs GIVI 22L Expandable Backpack

The main difference between the Alpinestars Defcon Backpack and the GIVI 22L Expandable Backpack is that the Defcon Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle) while the 22L Expandable Backpack does not.

Alpinestars Defcon Backpack Front View
GIVI 22L Expandable Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Alpinestars GIVI
Name Defcon Backpack 22L Expandable Backpack
Category Sports Sports
Sub Category Motorcycle Motorcycle
Capacity (L) 13.5L 22L
Dimensions (in) 13.78 x 19.69 x 21.65 16.9 x 16.5 x 5.5-9.5
Weight (lb) 1.0 1.6
Fabric 100% Polyester 600D + TPE 600D Polyester TPE & 420D Honeycomb
Color Black Black
Warranty Alpinestars 30 Days Warranty GIVI Limited Warranty
Release Date April 26, 2016
Rating 4.5 4.6
Price Under $75 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Mesh padded shoulder straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant material
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access U-zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Top, bottom and side zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Internal laptop sleeve and inner organizer pockets Inner pockets for documents/mobile phone
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments D-rings, extractable helmet holder and straps
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front zipped pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Rain Cover Extractable rain cover
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Defcon Backpack by Alpinestars against the 22L Expandable Backpack by GIVI .


Alpinestars 's Defcon Backpack is a Sports backpack with Motorcycle features while GIVI 's 22L Expandable Backpack is a Sports backpack with Motorcycle features.

The Alpinestars Defcon Backpack has a capacity of 13.5L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13.78 x 19.69 x 21.65. It's made of 100% Polyester 600D + TPE and is available in Black in comparison the GIVI 22L Expandable Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 16.9 x 16.5 x 5.5-9.5 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester TPE & 420D Honeycomb it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in Black .