Targus 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack vs Targus 16" Compact Rolling Backpack

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

Targus Drifter II Laptop Backpack
Targus Compact Rolling Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Targus
Name 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack 16" Compact Rolling Backpack
Category Laptop Rolling
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 28L 29L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 20 x 5 13.80 x 19 x 9
Weight (lb) 2.7 4.3
Fabric Nylon Polyester
Color Black, Gray, Black/Gray Black
Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty Targus Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 27, 2011 March 30, 2011
Rating 4.4 4.4
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Heavily padded and contoured shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Thick industrial zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Clamshell
External Pockets 3 front pockets, 1 top, 1 back pocket and 4 side pockets 2 front and 2 zipped side pockets
Internal Compartments Multi-pockets in the front and main compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Sturdy molded plastic handle with metal grommets and cabling Soft-touch neoprene carrying top handle
Loops and Attachments Hanging clasp
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet pocket Padded tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Wheels & Handle Quiet dual roller wheels and retractable handle
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Base / Bottom Weather-resistant bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Thick padded mesh back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Anti-theft back pocket

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


Targus 's 16" Drifter II Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Targus 's 16" Compact Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Laptop 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 16" Compact Rolling Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 13.80 x 19 x 9 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 4.3 pounds and is available in Black .