Targus 17" Groove Backpack vs Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 17" Groove Backpack and the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack is that the 17" Groove Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Large Cargo Backpack does not.

Targus 17" Groove Backpack - Front View
Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Targus Briggs & Riley
Name 17" Groove Backpack Large Cargo Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 30L 33L
Dimensions (in) 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50 19 x 15 x 8
Weight (lb) 1.54 3.2
Fabric Durable 840D nylon 1600D Ballistic Nylon
Color Black 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date September 14, 2004
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $400
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with webbing pulls Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 5 exyernal pockets 3 front and 2 side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments Foam padded laptop compartment Multiple interior pockets
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Leather carry handles
Loops and Attachments Leather ID tag
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" Laptops and Under Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet slip pocket
Organizer Pocket Front organizer panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Aerated mesh back padding
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zippers pulls
RFID Blocking RFID blocking pocket

You're currently comparing the 17" Groove Backpack by Targus against the Large Cargo Backpack by Briggs & Riley .


Targus 's 17" Groove Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Briggs & Riley 's Large Cargo Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.

The Targus 17" Groove Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 1.54 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50. It's made of Durable 840D nylon and is available in Black in comparison the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack's capacity is 33L with a size of 19 x 15 x 8 inches. Constructed from 1600D Ballistic Nylon it weighs 3.2 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.