Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® vs Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® and the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is that the 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material) while the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack does not.

Targus Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart Front View
Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack
Category Slim Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Travel
Capacity (L) 17L 28L
Dimensions (in) 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00
Weight (lb) 1.6 2.66
Fabric Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles
Color Black Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date ‎February 11, 2020
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic shoulder straps Padded, contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front quick-stash pocket and 2 side pockets 7 external pockets
Internal Compartments 2 main compartments for files and gear Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 4 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable carry handle Rugged carry handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6" Padded; 16" Laptops and Under
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through trolley strap
Base / Bottom Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® by Targus against the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® is a Slim backpack with Laptop features while Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Targus 15.6" Cypress Slim Backpack with EcoSmart® has a capacity of 17L (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.90 x 12.19 x 5.90. It's made of Made from 20 Recycled Water Bottles and is available in Black in comparison the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.66 pounds and is available in Black.