Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack vs Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart®

The main difference between the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack and the Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® is that the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® does not.

Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Targus Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart®
Category Laptop Slim
Sub Category Travel Laptop
Capacity (L) 28L 17L
Dimensions (in) 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90
Weight (lb) 2.66 1.6
Fabric Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎February 11, 2020
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps Ergonomic shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 7 external pockets Front quick-stash pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments 2 main compartments for files and gear
Side Pockets 4 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Rugged carry handle Comfortable carry handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Dedicated padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through trolley strap
Base / Bottom Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack by Targus against the 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® by Targus .


Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® is a Slim backpack with Laptop 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 Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart®'s capacity is 17L with a size of 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90 inches. Constructed from Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in Black.