The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack and the Element Vast Skate Backpack is that the 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack has External Pockets (3 external pockets) while the Vast Skate Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Targus | Element |
Name | 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack | Vast Skate Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Skateboard | |
Sub Category | Work | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 21L | 20L | |
Dimensions (in) | 11.75 x 6.00 x 17.75 | 20 x 15 x 6 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.08 | 2 | |
Fabric | Made from the recycled plastic of 20 water bottles | 600D polyester TPE backing. | |
Color | Black | Mocha Bisque | |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $75 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Ventilated shoulder straps | Padded adjustable shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum system | ||
Zippers | Hard looped zipper pulls | Reflective webbing zipper pullers | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 3 external pockets | ||
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Integrated yoke handle 21 L capacity | Leather top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 16" laptop | 1 laptop mesh/lining combo sleeve 13" to 15" |
Tablet Sleeve | 1 tablet mesh/lining combo sleeve 13" to 15" | ||
Travel Features | Stowable Straps | Bottom stowable skateboard strap | |
Base / Bottom | Reinforced ripstop bottom base | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded back panel |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective safety parts | ||
Other Features | Other Features | Top adjustable skateboard strap. |
Targus 's 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Element's Vast Skate Backpack is a Skateboard backpack with Everyday features.
The Targus 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack has a capacity of 21L (liters), weighs 1.08 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.75 x 6.00 x 17.75. It's made of Made from the recycled plastic of 20 water bottles and is available in Black in comparison the Element Vast Skate Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 20 x 15 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D polyester TPE backing. it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Mocha Bisque.