Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack and the Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is that the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material ) while the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack does not.

Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category School Travel
Capacity (L) 28L 28L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 20 x 5 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00
Weight (lb) 2.7 2.66
Fabric Nylon
Color Black, Gray, Black/Gray Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty 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 Padded, contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Thick industrial zipper pulls Nylon zipper with metal 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 7 external pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments Padded laptop compartment with zippered pocket for small accessories, 3 additional large compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 4 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling Rugged carry handle
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" Padded; 16" Laptops and Under
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom Weather-resistant bottom Durable, water-resistant base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Thick padded mesh back panel Padded
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket

You're currently comparing the 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack by Targus against the 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack by Targus .


Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Targus 's 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel 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 Targus 15-16” Drifter Essentials Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 17.00 x 5.00 x 20.00 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.66 pounds and is available in Black.