Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs High Sierra Swerve Laptop Backpack

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

Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
High Sierra Swerve Laptop Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus High Sierra
Name 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack Swerve Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category School School
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 20 x 5 19 x 13 x 7.75
Weight (lb) 2.7 2.2
Fabric Nylon Polyester
Color Black, Gray, Black/Gray 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty High Sierra Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 27, 2011
Rating 4.4 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps S-curve padded 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 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments Dual main compartment with multiple pockets
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 Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" Fully-padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket Dedicated tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External side compression straps
Base / Bottom Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Thick padded mesh back panel Padded back panel
Ventilated Back Moisture wicking vapel mesh material and deep air channels
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective accents
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket

You're currently comparing the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus against the Swerve Laptop Backpack by High Sierra .


Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while High Sierra 's Swerve Laptop 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 High Sierra Swerve Laptop Backpack's capacity is with a size of 19 x 13 x 7.75 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 2.2 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.