Targus 15.6" 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Project Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15.6" 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack and the Timbuk2 Project Backpack is that the 15.6" 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop sleeve) while the Project Backpack does not.

Targus 15.6_ 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Project Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Timbuk2
Name 15.6" 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack Project Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 20L 21L
Dimensions (in) 18.31 x 12.01 x 5.31 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5
Weight (lb) 2.31 2.5
Fabric Made from 26 recycled PET water bottles Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather
Color Grey Scout
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Price Under $100 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Shock-absorption shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Metal zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 4 external pockets Laptop pocket fits, expandable zippered side pocket, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Comfortable and durable backpack carry handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Beer tiki bottle opener on front shoulder strap
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" Laptops and under Padded; 15" laptop
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 Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air-Flow back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the 15.6" 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack by Targus against the Project Backpack by Timbuk2.


Targus 's 15.6" 40th Anniversary Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Project Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel 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 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.