Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe

The main difference between the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack and the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe is that the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack has Base / Bottom (Durable, water-resistant base) while the Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe does not.

Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Timbuk2
Name 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L 22L
Dimensions (in) 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 11.42 x 4.72 x 17.72
Weight (lb) 2.66 2.2
Fabric 100% recycled from pre-consumer waste
Color Black Eco Black Deluxe
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 21, 2021
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant bottom boot
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 7 external pockets 1 Side stretch pocket, 1 zip front pocket
Internal Compartments Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments Laptop sleeve, mesh pocket
Side Pockets 4 side pockets 1 Side stretch pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Rugged carry handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Padded; 15" laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
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 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe by Timbuk2.


Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe 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 Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe's capacity is 22L with a size of 11.42 x 4.72 x 17.72 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled from pre-consumer waste it weighs 2.2 pounds and is available in Eco Black Deluxe.