Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack vs Targus 17" Groove Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack and the Targus 17" Groove Backpack is that the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack has Base / Bottom (Durable, water-resistant base) while the 17" Groove Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Targus 17" Groove Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack 17" Groove Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Work
Capacity (L) 28L 30L
Dimensions (in) 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50
Weight (lb) 2.66 1.54
Fabric Durable 840D nylon
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 14, 2004
Rating 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with webbing pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 7 external pockets 5 exyernal pockets
Internal Compartments Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments Foam padded laptop compartment
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; 17" Laptops and Under
Travel Features Base / Bottom Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack by Targus against the 17" Groove Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 17" Groove Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work 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 17" Groove Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50 inches. Constructed from Durable 840D nylon it weighs 1.54 pounds and is available in Black.