Incase City Compact with Cordura Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Incase City Compact with Cordura Backpack and the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack is that the City Compact with Cordura Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Padded) while the Spirit Laptop Backpack does not.

Incase City Compact with Cordura Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Incase Timbuk2
Name City Compact with Cordura Backpack Spirit Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Work
Capacity (L) 17.5L 16L
Dimensions (in) 8 x 13 x 5 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35
Weight (lb) 1.79 1.1
Fabric 500D Cordura material 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials
Color Black Eco Nautical Pop
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.1 3.3
Price Under $250 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side pockets, 1 front zip pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chain under front vista loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptop Padded; 13" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

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


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