Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack vs Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack and the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is that the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack has Lightweight (Lightweight) while the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack - Front View
Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel School
Capacity (L) 18L 28L
Dimensions (in) 12.20 x 18.11 4.33 17 x 20 x 5
Weight (lb) 1.21 2.7
Fabric Nylon
Color Black Black, Gray, Black/Gray
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 27, 2011
Rating 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls Thick industrial zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 external pockets 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dedicated, padded laptop compartment Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling
Loops and Attachments Sunglasses loop Hanging clasp
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16"
Tablet Sleeve Padded Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
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 Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded, contoured back Thick padded mesh back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket

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


Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School 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 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 17 x 20 x 5 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in Black, Gray, Black/Gray .