Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Custom Prospect Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack and the Timbuk2 Custom Prospect Backpack is that the Trek™ 24L Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Custom Prospect Backpack does not.

Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Custom Prospect Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Timbuk2
Name Trek™ 24L Backpack Custom Prospect Backpack
Category Commuter Commuter
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 24L 22L
Dimensions (in) 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 0.8lb 1oz 2.4
Fabric 100% Polyester
Color Peach Blossom/Dark Coral Army
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Price Under $100 Under $159
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap colosure
External Pockets 1 front zippered pocket 2 side pockets, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Water bottle pocket Internal organizer for pens, phones, laptop sleeve,
Side Pockets 1 side slip in pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; can accommodate most computers up to 15" Padded
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Trek™ 24L Backpack by Columbia against the Custom Prospect Backpack by Timbuk2.


Columbia's Trek™ 24L Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while Timbuk2's Custom Prospect Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 0.8lb 1oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in Peach Blossom/Dark Coral in comparison the Timbuk2 Custom Prospect Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.4 pounds and is available in Army.