The main difference between the Targus 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack and the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 is that the 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack has Zippers (Hard looped zipper pulls) while the Farpoint Trek 55 does not.
Specs | Brand | Targus | Osprey |
Name | 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack | Farpoint Trek 55 | |
Category | Laptop | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Work | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 21L | 55L | |
Dimensions (in) | 11.75 x 6.00 x 17.75 | 25 x 13 x 12 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.08 | 3.9 | |
Fabric | Made from the recycled plastic of 20 water bottles | 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop | |
Color | Black | 2 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | August 18, 2010 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Ventilated shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belts | ||
Zippers | Hard looped zipper pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Large panel zip access | |
External Pockets | 3 external pockets | Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve | Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket | |
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Integrated yoke handle 21 L capacity | Padded top and side handles | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 16" laptop | Lockable laptop and tablet compartment |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Internal and external compression straps | |
Stowable Straps | Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap | ||
Rear Loading Straps | Yes | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper |
Targus 's 15-16" Zero Waste EcoSmart® Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel 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 Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 's capacity is 55L with a size of 25 x 13 x 12 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.
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