Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack vs Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack

The main difference between the Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack and the Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack is that the 1908 ScanSmart Backpack has Loops and Attachments (D-ring clip, sunglasses hook, and thumb-ring adjusters) while the Modern Utility Travel Backpack does not.

Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack Front View
Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Swissgear Samsonite
Name 1908 ScanSmart Backpack Modern Utility Travel Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 31.8L
Dimensions (in) 18.25 x 12 x 8 11.42 x 6.69 x 19.69
Weight (lb) 2.4 2.0
Fabric Polyester Two-tone Polyester
Color 2 colors and patterns Charcoal Heather
Warranty SwissGear 10 Year Extended Limited Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Release Date ‎January 1, 2018
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomically contoured shoulder straps S-curve ergonomic shoulder straps
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Clamshell
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment with media pocket Roomy main compartment with interior zipped mesh pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Mesh padded grab handle Top and front grab handles
Loops and Attachments D-ring clip, sunglasses hook, and thumb-ring adjusters
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly Lay-flat, ScanSmart design
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airflow back panel Padded airmesh panels on back
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Dedicated footwear compartment

You're currently comparing the 1908 ScanSmart Backpack by Swissgear against the Modern Utility Travel Backpack by Samsonite.


Swissgear 's 1908 ScanSmart Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Samsonite's Modern Utility Travel Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack has a capacity of 31.8L (liters), weighs 2.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.25 x 12 x 8. It's made of Polyester and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11.42 x 6.69 x 19.69 inches. Constructed from Two-tone Polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Charcoal Heather.