The main difference between the Samsonite Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack and the Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack is that the Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack has Organizer Pocket (Front organizer pocket) while the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Samsonite | Timbuk2 |
Name | Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack | Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Work | Work | |
Capacity (L) | 18L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 6.25 x 12 x 17.7 | 13 x 6 x 20.1 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Fabric | Dyed Nylon | ||
Color | Green/Black | ||
Warranty | Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | |
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | ||
Zippers | Branded zipper pulls | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 3 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | 2 front pocket, 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Multiple interior pockets | Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella | 2 side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Vista loop for attaching blinky bike lights | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6" | Padded; 17" MacBook Pro |
Tablet Sleeve | Tablet pocket | Padded | |
Organizer Pocket | Front organizer pocket | ||
Travel Features | Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | SmartSleeve™ | |
Base / Bottom | Water resistant polyurethane coated bottom | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded airmesh panels on back | Channeled air mesh ventilated back panel |
Samsonite's Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Timbuk2's Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features.
The Samsonite Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6.25 x 12 x 17.7 . It's made of Dyed Nylon and is available in Green/Black in comparison the Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 13 x 6 x 20.1 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.2 pounds and is available in .
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