TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack

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

TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe - Front View
TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack
Category Laptop Carry On
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 28L 45L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 2.55 3.7
Fabric 100% recycled nylon
Color Eco Black Deluxe Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 9, 2019
Rating 4.5 3.3
Price Under $200 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Adjustable and tuckable backpack straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist straps with mini pockets for small items
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal and string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Clamshell opening
External Pockets Front zip pocket, 1 side pocket 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, organizer pockets Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 1 side pocket
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" laptop Padded; 17" laptop
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
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. Internal compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Airmesh ventilated back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe by Timbuk2 against the Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack is a Carry On 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 Timbuk2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack's capacity is 45L with a size of inches. Constructed from it weighs 3.7 pounds and is available in Jet Black.