TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs TIMBUK2 Parker Commuter Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe and the Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack is that the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe has Organizer Pocket (Internal organizer) while the Commuter Parker Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe - Front View
TIMBUK2 Commuter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe Commuter Parker Backpack
Category Laptop Commuter
Sub Category Travel Everyday
Capacity (L) 28L 42L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11 ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47
Weight (lb) 2.55 4.9
Fabric 100% recycled nylon
Color Eco Black Deluxe Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 2, 2016
Rating 4.5 4.2
Price Under $200 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal and string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Doubled roll top loading
External Pockets Front zip pocket, 1 side pocket 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, organizer pockets Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" laptop Padded; 15" laptop
Organizer Pocket Internal 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
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Airmesh ventilated back panel Padded
Rain Cover Detachable rain cover

You're currently comparing the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe by Timbuk2 against the Commuter Parker Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Commuter Parker Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday 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 Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack's capacity is 42L with a size of ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47 inches. Constructed from it weighs 4.9 pounds and is available in Jet Black.