Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack vs NOMATIC Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack and the NOMATIC Backpack is that the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
NOMATIC Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus NOMATIC
Name 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L 20L
Dimensions (in) 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 19 x 13 x 5.75
Weight (lb) 2.66 4
Fabric Face coated nylon and polyester materials
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Price Under $100 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable/Water-Resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls YKK + Zoom zippers with hypalon zipper pullers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 7 external pockets 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments Laptop Sleeve, Tech Organization, Secret AirTag/Passport Pocket
Side Pockets 4 side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Rugged carry handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Base / Bottom Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Foam padded back panel

You're currently comparing the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack by Targus against the Backpack by NOMATIC.


Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while NOMATIC's Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 2.66 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00. It's made of and is available in Black in comparison the NOMATIC Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 19 x 13 x 5.75 inches. Constructed from Face coated nylon and polyester materials it weighs 4 pounds and is available in Black.