Samsonite Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack

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.

Samsonite Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack Front View
TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack by Samsonite against the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2.


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 .