Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Parker Commuter Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack and the Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack is that the Transporter Roll Top Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Weather resistant material) while the Commuter Parker Backpack does not.

Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack Front View
TIMBUK2 Commuter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Timbuk2
Name Transporter Roll Top Backpack Commuter Parker Backpack
Category Commuter Commuter
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 25L 42L
Dimensions (in) 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85 ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47
Weight (lb) 2.1 4.9
Fabric 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated
Color 8 colors and patterns Jet Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 16, 2019 November 2, 2016
Rating 4.7 4.2
Price Under $100 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable 25 mm web hipbelt Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Weather resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Roll top opening with webbing and aluminium buckle closure Doubled roll top loading
External Pockets 2 zipped side pockets 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Magazine/document sleeve and internal organization Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle and umbrella 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Loop for blinky light attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" Padded; 15" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel AirScape mesh-covered ridged foam back panel Padded
Rain Cover Detachable rain cover

You're currently comparing the Transporter Roll Top Backpack by Osprey against the Commuter Parker Backpack by Timbuk2.


Osprey 's Transporter Roll Top Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while Timbuk2's Commuter Parker Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The Osprey Transporter Roll Top Backpack has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs 2.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.7 x 12.61 x 9.85. It's made of 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated and is available in 8 colors and patterns 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.