TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs Hurley Blockade II Solid Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe and the Hurley Blockade II Solid Backpack is that the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Blockade II Solid Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe - Front View
Hurley Blockade II Solid Backpack Front Vieww
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Hurley
Name Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe Blockade II Solid Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L 21L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11 19.72 x 15.24 x 3.27
Weight (lb) 2.55
Fabric 100% recycled nylon Polyester
Color Eco Black Deluxe Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Hurley 1 Year Warranty
Release Date June 20, 2018
Rating 4.5 4.4
Price Under $200 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal and string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front zip pocket, 1 side pocket 1 zipped front pocket and 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, organizer pockets Large main compartment with laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" laptop Laptop sleeve fits up to 16"
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer Front pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps Compression straps let you cinch it all down tight for a clean look that can transition from client A to B and then bar X.
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
Base / Bottom Water resistant coated bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Airmesh ventilated back panel Mesh padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe by Timbuk2 against the Blockade II Solid Backpack by Hurley.


Timbuk2's Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Hurley's Blockade II Solid Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 2.55 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11. It's made of 100% recycled nylon and is available in Eco Black Deluxe in comparison the Hurley Blockade II Solid Backpack's capacity is 21L with a size of 19.72 x 15.24 x 3.27 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in Black.