Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs Champion Ascend Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack and the Champion Ascend Backpack is that the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material ) while the Ascend Backpack does not.

Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Champion Ascend Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Champion
Name 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack Ascend Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category School School
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 20 x 5 13 x 18 x 5
Weight (lb) 2.7 1.0
Fabric Nylon 100% Polyester
Color Black, Gray, Black/Gray 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Champion 45 Days Return Policy
Release Date April 27, 2011
Rating 4.4 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Thick industrial zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" Laptop slip pocket fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front pocket with interior organizer
Travel Features 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" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus against the Ascend Backpack by Champion .


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

The Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 20 x 5. It's made of Nylon and is available in Black, Gray, Black/Gray in comparison the Champion Ascend Backpack's capacity is with a size of 13 x 18 x 5 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.