The main difference between the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack and the Element Strain Backpack is that the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material ) while the Strain Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Targus | Element |
Name | 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack | Strain Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Sub Category | School | School | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 27L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17 x 20 x 5 | 20 x 15 x 6 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.7 | 2 | |
Fabric | Nylon | DWR recycled cotton canvas PU2 backing | |
Color | Black, Gray, Black/Gray | Off Black | |
Warranty | Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | April 27, 2011 | ||
Rating | 4.4 | ||
Price | Under $50 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps | Ergonomic padded straps with 3D air mesh backing |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water resistant material | ||
Zippers | Thick industrial zipper pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Easy access zippered side entry. | |
External Pockets | 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets | 1 front zippered drop pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments | 1 internal slots organizer | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling | ||
Loops and Attachments | Hanging clasp | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" | 1 padded laptop sleeve 13" to 15" |
Tablet Sleeve | Separate tablet pocket | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Weather-resistant bottom | Reinforced ripstop bottom base |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Thick padded mesh back panel | Paded back panel |
Anti Theft Features | Hidden Pocket | Anti-theft back pocket |
Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Element's Strain 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 Element Strain Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of 20 x 15 x 6 inches. Constructed from DWR recycled cotton canvas PU2 backing it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Off Black.
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