Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack vs Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack and the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is that the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Sunglasses loop) while the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack - Front View
Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 18L 28L
Dimensions (in) 12.20 x 18.11 4.33 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00
Weight (lb) 1.21 2.66
Color Black Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail Padded, contoured shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 3 external pockets 7 external pockets
Internal Compartments Dedicated, padded laptop compartment Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 4 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Rugged carry handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglasses loop
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded; 16" Laptops and Under
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley strap
Base / Bottom Water-resistant base Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded, contoured back Padded

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


Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs 1.21 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.20 x 18.11 4.33. It's made of and is available in Black in comparison the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.66 pounds and is available in Black.