Oakley Blade 30L Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Parker Commuter Backpack

The main difference between the Oakley Blade 30L Backpack and the Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack is that the Blade 30L Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Salt-water resistant) while the Commuter Parker Backpack does not.

Oakley Blade 30L Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Commuter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Oakley Timbuk2
Name Blade 30L Backpack Commuter Parker Backpack
Category Everyday Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 42L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 12 x 8 ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47
Weight (lb) 1.5 4.9
Fabric 100% Cotton
Color Jet Black Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 2, 2016
Rating 4.6 4.2
Price Under $50 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Salt-water resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Doubled roll top loading
External Pockets Eyewear pocket, media pocket, and fins/wax compartment 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Padded laptop sleeve holds up to a 15" device, Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side zipped pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; holds up to a 15" device Padded; 15" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Detachable rain cover

You're currently comparing the Blade 30L Backpack by Oakley against the Commuter Parker Backpack by Timbuk2.


Oakley's Blade 30L Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features while Timbuk2's Commuter Parker Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The Oakley Blade 30L Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 1.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20 x 12 x 8. It's made of 100% Cotton and is available in Jet Black in comparison the Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack's capacity is 42L with a size of ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47 inches. Constructed from it weighs 4.9 pounds and is available in Jet Black.