Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs Kipling Shelden Backpack

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.

Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Kipling Shelden Backpack - Front View
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

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


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.