Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Project Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack and the Timbuk2 Project Backpack is that the 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack has Internal Compartments (Dedicated, padded laptop compartment) while the Project Backpack does not.

Targus 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Project Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Timbuk2
Name 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack Project Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 18L 21L
Dimensions (in) 12.20 x 18.11 4.33 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5
Weight (lb) 1.21 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 Adjustable shoulder straps with webbing hook and loop detail Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon and metal zipper with plastic and metal pulls Metal zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 3 external pockets Laptop pocket fits, expandable zippered side pocket, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Dedicated, padded laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglasses loop Beer tiki bottle opener on front shoulder strap
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded; 15" laptop
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 Luggage pass-through
Base / Bottom 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 Project Backpack by Timbuk2.


Targus 's 15-16" Transpire™ Compact Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Project 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 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.