Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack vs Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack

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

Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Targus Compact Rolling Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack 16" Compact Rolling Backpack
Category Laptop Rolling
Sub Category Travel Laptop
Capacity (L) 28L 29L
Dimensions (in) 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 13.80 x 19 x 9
Weight (lb) 2.66 4.3
Fabric Polyester
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date March 30, 2011
Rating 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Clamshell
External Pockets 7 external pockets 2 front and 2 zipped side pockets
Internal Compartments Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments
Side Pockets 4 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Rugged carry handle Soft-touch neoprene carrying top handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Wheels & Handle Quiet dual roller wheels and retractable handle
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Base / Bottom Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

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


Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 16" Compact Rolling Backpack is a Rolling 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 16" Compact Rolling Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 13.80 x 19 x 9 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 4.3 pounds and is available in Black .