The main difference between the Amazon Basics Carry On Backpack and the Timbuk2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack is that the Carry On Backpack has Convertible (Yes) while the Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Amazon Basics | Timbuk2 |
Name | Carry On Backpack | Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack | |
Category | Carry On | Carry On | |
Sub Category | Travel | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 40L | 45L | |
Dimensions (in) | 21.5 x 14 x 8.5 | ||
Weight (lb) | 3.4 | 3.7 | |
Fabric | Polyester | ||
Color | Black, Navy, Red | Jet Black | |
Warranty | Amazon Basics Limited 1-Year Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | July 9, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.5 | 3.3 | |
Price | Under $75 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Adjustable and tuckable backpack straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Removable sternum strap with buckle | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist strap | Adjustable waist straps with mini pockets for small items | |
Zippers | SBS zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Clamshell | Clamshell opening | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front pockets | 1 side pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Spacious main compartment | Laptop sleeve | |
Side Pockets | No | 1 side pocket | |
Handles | Padded top and side grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Convertible | Yes | ||
Lightweight | Yes | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Zippered laptop sleeve | Padded; 17" laptop |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | 45 linear inches carry-on size compliant | Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin |
Compression Straps | External compressions straps | Internal compression straps | |
Expandable | Depth is expandable to 10.5" | ||
Stowable Straps | Stowable shoulder straps | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded |
Amazon Basics 's Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.
The Amazon Basics Carry On Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 3.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21.5 x 14 x 8.5. It's made of Polyester and is available in Black, Navy, Red in comparison the Timbuk2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack's capacity is 45L with a size of inches. Constructed from it weighs 3.7 pounds and is available in Jet Black.
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