Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack vs Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack and the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is that the 16" Compact Rolling Backpack has Wheels & Handle (Quiet dual roller wheels and retractable handle) while the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack does not.

Targus Compact Rolling Backpack Front View
Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 16" Compact Rolling Backpack 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Category Rolling Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 29L 28L
Dimensions (in) 13.80 x 19 x 9 17 x 20 x 5
Weight (lb) 4.3 2.7
Fabric Polyester Nylon
Color Black Black, Gray, Black/Gray
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date March 30, 2011 April 27, 2011
Rating 4.4 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Thick industrial zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front and 2 zipped side pockets 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Soft-touch neoprene carrying top handle Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15.6" Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet compartment Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Wheels & Handle Quiet dual roller wheels and retractable handle
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Base / Bottom Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Thick padded mesh back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket

You're currently comparing the 16" Compact Rolling Backpack by Targus against the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 16" Compact Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Laptop features while Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.

The Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack has a capacity of 29L (liters), weighs 4.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13.80 x 19 x 9. It's made of Polyester and is available in Black 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 .