Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Project Backpack

The main difference between the Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack and the Timbuk2 Project Backpack is that the Modern Utility Travel Backpack has Internal Compartments (Roomy main compartment with interior zipped mesh pockets) while the Project Backpack does not.

Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack Front View
TIMBUK2 Project Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Samsonite Timbuk2
Name Modern Utility Travel Backpack Project Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 21L
Dimensions (in) 11.42 x 6.69 x 19.69 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5
Weight (lb) 2.0 2.5
Fabric Two-tone Polyester Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather
Color Charcoal Heather Scout
Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps S-curve ergonomic shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Metal zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets Laptop pocket fits, expandable zippered side pocket, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Roomy main compartment with interior zipped mesh pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top and front grab handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Beer tiki bottle opener on front shoulder strap
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded; 15" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
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 Project Backpack by Timbuk2.


Samsonite's Modern Utility Travel Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Project 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 Timbuk2 Project Backpack's capacity is 21L with a size of 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5 inches. Constructed from Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather it weighs 2.5 pounds and is available in Scout.