Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack and the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack is that the Large Cargo Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Padded tablet slip pocket ) while the Spirit Laptop Backpack does not.

Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack Front View
TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Briggs & Riley Timbuk2
Name Large Cargo Backpack Spirit Laptop Backpack
Category Work Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Work
Capacity (L) 33L 16L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 15 x 8 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35
Weight (lb) 3.2 1.1
Fabric 1600D Ballistic Nylon 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials
Color 2 colors and patterns Eco Nautical Pop
Warranty Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 3.3
Price Under $400 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 3 front and 2 side zipped pockets 2 side pockets, 1 front zip pocket
Internal Compartments Multiple interior pockets Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Leather carry handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Leather ID tag Daisy chain under front vista loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17" Padded; 13" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet slip pocket
Organizer Pocket Front organizer panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Aerated mesh back padding Padded
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zippers pulls
RFID Blocking RFID blocking pocket

You're currently comparing the Large Cargo Backpack by Briggs & Riley against the Spirit Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2.


Briggs & Riley 's Large Cargo Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Timbuk2's Spirit Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features.

The Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack has a capacity of 33L (liters), weighs 3.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19 x 15 x 8 . It's made of 1600D Ballistic Nylon and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials it weighs 1.1 pounds and is available in Eco Nautical Pop.