Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0

The main difference between the Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack and the Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 is that the Kombi Business Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 does not.

Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack Front View
TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Specs Brand Samsonite Timbuk2
Name Kombi Business Backpack Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Work
Capacity (L) 24.50L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 12 x 17.5 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 2.45 1.5
Fabric Ballistic Nylon with Genuine Leather Details 100% recycled nylon
Color Black/Brown Eco Black
Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.5
Price Under $175 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 zipped front and 2 side pockets Elasticized external side pocket, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files Normal top two way zip access, laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6" Padded
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 Padded

You're currently comparing the Kombi Business Backpack by Samsonite against the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2.


Samsonite's Kombi Business Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Timbuk2's Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 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 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0's capacity is 24.50L with a size of 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in Eco Black.