Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack vs Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack

The main difference between the Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack and the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is that the Modern Utility Travel Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Tablet pocket ) while the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack does not.

Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack Front View
Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Samsonite Targus
Name Modern Utility Travel Backpack 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 11.42 x 6.69 x 19.69 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00
Weight (lb) 2.0 2.66
Fabric Two-tone Polyester
Color Charcoal Heather Black
Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps S-curve ergonomic shoulder straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 7 external pockets
Internal Compartments Roomy main compartment with interior zipped mesh pockets Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 4 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top and front grab handles Rugged carry handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded; 16" Laptops and Under
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Base / Bottom Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airmesh panels on back Padded
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Dedicated footwear compartment

You're currently comparing the Modern Utility Travel Backpack by Samsonite against the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack by Targus .


Samsonite's Modern Utility Travel Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.42 x 6.69 x 19.69. It's made of Two-tone Polyester and is available in Charcoal Heather in comparison the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.66 pounds and is available in Black.