Targus 15.6" 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack vs Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15.6" 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack and the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is that the 15.6" 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack has Carry-on Size Compliant (Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin) while the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack does not.

Targus 15.6_ 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack - Front View
Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15.6" 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel School
Capacity (L) 20L 28L
Dimensions (in) 18.31 x 12.01 x 5.31 17 x 20 x 5
Weight (lb) 2.31 2.7
Fabric Made from 26 recycled PET water bottles Nylon
Color Grey 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 Shock-absorption shoulder straps Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Thick industrial zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 4 external pockets 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve 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 Comfortable and durable backpack carry handle Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" Laptops and under Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16"
Tablet Sleeve 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 Luggage pass-through trolley strap
Base / Bottom Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air-Flow back panel Thick padded mesh back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket

You're currently comparing the 15.6" 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack by Targus against the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15.6" 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® 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 15.6" 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 2.31 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.31 x 12.01 x 5.31. It's made of Made from 26 recycled PET water bottles and is available in Grey 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 .