Incase A.R.C. Commuter Backpack vs Incase ICON Lite Backpack II

The main difference between the Incase A.R.C. Commuter Backpack and the Incase ICON Lite Backpack II is that the A.R.C. Commuter Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Ergonomic sternum-strap) while the ICON Lite Backpack II does not.

Incase A.R.C. Commuter Backpack- Front View
Incase ICON Lite Backpack II - Front View
Specs Brand Incase Incase
Name A.R.C. Commuter Backpack ICON Lite Backpack II
Category Commuter Laptop
Sub Category Travel Work
Capacity (L) 18.8L 17L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 11 x 7 19.6 x 12.33 x 5.1
Weight (lb) 3
Fabric Recycled Polyester 840D nylon
Color Navy Black
Rating 3.9
Price Under $250 Under $120
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Ergonomic sternum-strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers High-grade YKK® zippers, including YKK® weather resistant zippers Nylon zipper with webbing pulls
Main Compartment Access Clam shell opening Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 4 external pockets 2 external pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, organizational pockets Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16” Laptop Padded; 16" Laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded; 12.9” iPad
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Travel pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ortholite® Impressions foam Padded
Anti Theft Features RFID Blocking Tech-savy RFID feature pocket

You're currently comparing the A.R.C. Commuter Backpack by Incase against the ICON Lite Backpack II by Incase .


Incase's A.R.C. Commuter Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Travel features while Incase 's ICON Lite Backpack II is a Laptop backpack with Work features.

The Incase A.R.C. Commuter Backpack has a capacity of 18.8L (liters), weighs 3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 11 x 7. It's made of Recycled Polyester and is available in Navy in comparison the Incase ICON Lite Backpack II's capacity is 17L with a size of 19.6 x 12.33 x 5.1 inches. Constructed from 840D nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Black.