Oakley Icon Backpack vs Dakine Unisex Essentials Backpack

The main difference between the Oakley Icon Backpack and the Dakine Unisex Essentials Backpack is that the Icon Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the Unisex Essentials Backpack does not.

Oakley Icon Backpack Front Vieww
Dakine Unisex Essentials Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Oakley Dakine
Name Icon Backpack Unisex Essentials Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Everyday
Capacity (L) 24L 26L
Dimensions (in) 36 x 18 x 45 18 x 12 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 2.45 1.54
Fabric Tough Cordura Fabric 600D Recycled Polyester
Color Dull Onyx Night sky geo
Warranty Oakley 1 Year Warranty Dakine 10 Year Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 28, 2020
Rating 4.0 5.0
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Anatomically padded shoulder straps Breathable air mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front pockets, 1 top zipped pocket and 2 side zipped pockets 2 zipped front pockets, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Roomy interior with open panel pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Ergonomic handgrip Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits up to a 17” laptop Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Internal organizer pockets
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Rubberized bottom panel Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Other Features Other Features Fleece lined sunglass pocket

You're currently comparing the Icon Backpack by Oakley against the Unisex Essentials Backpack by Dakine.


Oakley 's Icon Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Dakine's Unisex Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The Oakley Icon Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 2.45 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 36 x 18 x 45. It's made of Tough Cordura Fabric and is available in Dull Onyx in comparison the Dakine Unisex Essentials Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 18 x 12 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 600D Recycled Polyester it weighs 1.54 pounds and is available in Night sky geo.