Incase City Compact with Cordura Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0

The main difference between the Incase City Compact with Cordura Backpack and the Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 is that the City Compact with Cordura Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 does not.

Incase City Compact with Cordura Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Specs Brand Incase Timbuk2
Name City Compact with Cordura Backpack Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Work
Capacity (L) 17.5L 24.50L
Dimensions (in) 8 x 13 x 5 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 1.79 1.5
Fabric 500D Cordura material 100% recycled nylon
Color Black Eco Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.1 4.5
Price Under $250 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Elasticized external side pocket, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Normal top two way zip access, laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptop Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the City Compact with Cordura Backpack by Incase against the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2.


Incase 's City Compact with Cordura Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Timbuk2's Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 is a Laptop backpack with Work features.

The Incase City Compact with Cordura Backpack has a capacity of 17.5L (liters), weighs 1.79 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 8 x 13 x 5. It's made of 500D Cordura material and is available in Black in comparison the Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0's capacity is 24.50L with a size of 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in Eco Black.