Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Project Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack and the Timbuk2 Project Backpack is that the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack has Internal Compartments (Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments) while the Project Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Project Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Timbuk2
Name 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack Project Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L 21L
Dimensions (in) 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5
Weight (lb) 2.66 2.5
Fabric Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather
Color Black Scout
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Price Under $100 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Metal zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 7 external pockets Laptop pocket fits, expandable zippered side pocket, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments
Side Pockets 4 side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Rugged carry handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Beer tiki bottle opener on front shoulder strap
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Padded; 15" laptop
Travel Features 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 Project Backpack by Timbuk2.


Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Project 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 Timbuk2 Project Backpack's capacity is 21L with a size of 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5 inches. Constructed from Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather it weighs 2.5 pounds and is available in Scout.