The main difference between the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack and the Kipling Shelden Backpack is that the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material ) while the Shelden Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Targus | Kipling |
Name | 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack | Shelden Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Sub Category | School | School | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 19L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17 x 20 x 5 | 12 x 15.5 x 5 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.7 | 0.99 | |
Fabric | Nylon | Polyester | |
Color | Black, Gray, Black/Gray | Pearl Teal Metallic | |
Warranty | Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | April 27, 2011 | ||
Rating | 4.4 | ||
Price | Under $50 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable strap |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water resistant material | ||
Zippers | Thick industrial zipper pulls | Plastic molded zipper with rubber pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets | Two side slip pockets, Water bottle pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments | Laptop sleeve, two internal slip pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | Two side slip pockets | |
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" | Padded; 15" Laptop |
Tablet Sleeve | Separate tablet pocket | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Weather-resistant bottom | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Thick padded mesh back panel | Padded |
Anti Theft Features | Hidden Pocket | Anti-theft back pocket | |
Other Features | Other Features | With monkey keychain |
Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Kipling's Shelden 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 Kipling Shelden Backpack's capacity is 19L with a size of 12 x 15.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 0.99 pounds and is available in Pearl Teal Metallic.
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