Targus 17" Groove Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0

The main difference between the Targus 17" Groove Backpack and the Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 is that the 17" Groove Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 does not.

Targus 17" Groove Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Specs Brand Targus Timbuk2
Name 17" Groove Backpack Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Work
Capacity (L) 30L 24.50L
Dimensions (in) 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 1.54 1.5
Fabric Durable 840D nylon 100% recycled nylon
Color Black Eco Black
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 14, 2004
Rating 4.6 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with webbing pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 5 exyernal pockets Elasticized external side pocket, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Foam padded laptop compartment Normal top two way zip access, laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" Laptops and Under Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the 17" Groove Backpack by Targus against the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2.


Targus 's 17" Groove Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Timbuk2's Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 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 Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0's capacity is 24.50L with a size of 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in Eco Black.