TIMBUK2 Parker Commuter Backpack vs Oakley Blade 30L Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack and the Oakley Blade 30L Backpack is that the Commuter Parker Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Blade 30L Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Commuter Backpack - Front View
Oakley Blade 30L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Oakley
Name Commuter Parker Backpack Blade 30L Backpack
Category Commuter Everyday
Sub Category Everyday Commuter
Capacity (L) 42L 30L
Dimensions (in) ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47 20 x 12 x 8
Weight (lb) 4.9 1.5
Fabric 100% Cotton
Color Jet Black Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 2, 2016
Rating 4.2 4.6
Price Under $250 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Salt-water resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Doubled roll top loading Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets Eyewear pocket, media pocket, and fins/wax compartment
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Padded laptop sleeve holds up to a 15" device,
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 side zipped pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab nylon handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop Padded; holds up to a 15" device
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Detachable rain cover

You're currently comparing the Commuter Parker Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Blade 30L Backpack by Oakley.


Timbuk2's Commuter Parker Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while Oakley's Blade 30L Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features.

The Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack has a capacity of 42L (liters), weighs 4.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47. It's made of and is available in Jet Black in comparison the Oakley Blade 30L Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 20 x 12 x 8 inches. Constructed from 100% Cotton it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in Jet Black.