Samsonite Pro Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Project Backpack

The main difference between the Samsonite Pro Backpack and the Timbuk2 Project Backpack is that the Pro Backpack has Internal Compartments (Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files) while the Project Backpack does not.

Samsonite Pro Backpack Front View
TIMBUK2 Project Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Samsonite Timbuk2
Name Pro Backpack Project Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 21L
Dimensions (in) 14.17 x 8.66 x 18.11 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5
Weight (lb) 3.4 2.5
Fabric Nylon Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather
Color Black Scout
Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 3.9
Price Under $200 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded 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 pocket and 2 side pockets Laptop pocket fits, expandable zippered side pocket, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Beer tiki bottle opener on front shoulder strap
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 15. 6” Padded; 15" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve SmartSleeve™ Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel Padded
Anti Theft Features RFID Blocking RFID pockets

You're currently comparing the Pro Backpack by Samsonite against the Project Backpack by Timbuk2.


Samsonite 's Pro Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Project Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Samsonite Pro Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 3.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.17 x 8.66 x 18.11. It's made of Nylon and is available in Black 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.