Targus 17" Groove Backpack vs Mystery Ranch Urban Assault 21 Backpack

The main difference between the Targus 17" Groove Backpack and the Mystery Ranch Urban Assault 21 Backpack is that the 17" Groove Backpack has Side Pockets (2 side pockets) while the Urban Assault 21 Backpack does not.

Targus 17" Groove Backpack - Front View
Mystery Ranch Urban Assault 21 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Mystery Ranch
Name 17" Groove Backpack Urban Assault 21 Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Work
Capacity (L) 30L 21L
Dimensions (in) 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50 20.25 x 10 x 8.75
Weight (lb) 1.54 2.1
Fabric Durable 840D nylon 500D CORDURA® fabric
Color Black Dpm Camo
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 14, 2004 June 7, 2019
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with webbing pulls YKK® zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 5 exyernal pockets 1 + main compartment
Internal Compartments Foam padded laptop compartment Two internal zippered accessory pockets,
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" Laptops and Under Padded; 15" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the 17" Groove Backpack by Targus against the Urban Assault 21 Backpack by Mystery Ranch .


Targus 's 17" Groove Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Mystery Ranch 's Urban Assault 21 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work 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 Mystery Ranch Urban Assault 21 Backpack's capacity is 21L with a size of 20.25 x 10 x 8.75 inches. Constructed from 500D CORDURA® fabric it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in Dpm Camo.