Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack vs Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack and the Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack is that the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the Modern Utility Travel Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Samsonite
Name 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack Modern Utility Travel Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 11.42 x 6.69 x 19.69
Weight (lb) 2.66 2.0
Fabric Two-tone Polyester
Color Black Charcoal Heather
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Rating 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps S-curve ergonomic shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Clamshell
External Pockets 7 external pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments Roomy main compartment with interior zipped mesh pockets
Side Pockets 4 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Rugged carry handle Top and front grab handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Padded laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Base / Bottom Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded airmesh panels on back
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Dedicated footwear compartment

You're currently comparing the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack by Targus against the Modern Utility Travel Backpack by Samsonite.


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