Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe

The main difference between the Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack and the Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is that the Modern Utility Travel Backpack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe does not.

Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack Front View
TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe - Front View
Specs Brand Samsonite Timbuk2
Name Modern Utility Travel Backpack Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 11.42 x 6.69 x 19.69 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 2.0 2.55
Fabric Two-tone Polyester 100% recycled nylon
Color Charcoal Heather Eco Black Deluxe
Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6 4.5
Price Under $150 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps S-curve ergonomic shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal and string pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets Front zip pocket, 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Roomy main compartment with interior zipped mesh pockets Laptop sleeve, organizer pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top and front grab handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded; 17" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal compression straps Compression straps let you cinch it all down tight for a clean look that can transition from client A to B and then bar X.
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airmesh panels on back Airmesh ventilated back panel
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Dedicated footwear compartment

You're currently comparing the Modern Utility Travel Backpack by Samsonite against the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe by Timbuk2.


Samsonite's Modern Utility Travel Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe 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 Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe's capacity is 28L with a size of 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs 2.55 pounds and is available in Eco Black Deluxe.