Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Project Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack and the Timbuk2 Project Backpack is that the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack has Internal Compartments (Large compartment offers excellent laptop protection) while the Project Backpack does not.

Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Project Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Timbuk2
Name 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack Project Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 24L 21L
Dimensions (in) 12.75 x 18.00 x 7.50 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5
Weight (lb) 2.06 2.5
Fabric Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather
Color Black Scout
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date January 4, 2019
Rating 4.2
Price Under $100 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable sternum strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Metal zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 5 external pockets Laptop pocket fits, expandable zippered side pocket, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Large compartment offers excellent laptop protection
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Beer tiki bottle opener on front shoulder strap
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" Laptops and Under Padded; 15" laptop
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Travel-friendly luggage trolley strap Luggage pass-through
Base / Bottom Rugged, weather-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air mesh back panel Padded
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden lumbar pocket

You're currently comparing the 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack by Targus against the Project Backpack by Timbuk2.


Targus 's 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Project Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Targus 15.6" Active Commuter Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 2.06 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.75 x 18.00 x 7.50. 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.