Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack and the Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack is that the Kombi Business Backpack has Organizer Pocket (Front organizer pocket) while the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack does not.

Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack Front View
TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Samsonite Timbuk2
Name Kombi Business Backpack Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Work
Capacity (L) 18L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 12 x 17.5 13 x 6 x 20.1
Weight (lb) 2.45 2.2
Fabric Ballistic Nylon with Genuine Leather Details
Color Black/Brown
Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $175 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 3 zipped front and 2 side pockets 2 front pocket, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Vista loop for attaching blinky bike lights
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6" Padded; 17" MacBook Pro
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket Padded
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve SmartSleeve™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air mesh padded back Channeled air mesh ventilated back panel

You're currently comparing the Kombi Business Backpack by Samsonite against the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2.


Samsonite's Kombi Business Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Timbuk2's Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features.

The Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.45 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 7 x 12 x 17.5. It's made of Ballistic Nylon with Genuine Leather Details and is available in Black/Brown in comparison the Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 13 x 6 x 20.1 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.2 pounds and is available in .