TIMBUK2 Parker Commuter Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Foundry Pack Backpack

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

TIMBUK2 Commuter Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Foundry Pack Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Commuter Parker Backpack Foundry Pack Backpack
Category Commuter Leather
Sub Category Everyday Commuter
Capacity (L) 42L 18L
Dimensions (in) ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47 ‎5.12 x 13.39 x 18.9
Weight (lb) 4.9 3.3
Fabric Premium waxed canvas and leather
Color Jet Black Scout
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 2, 2016 February 1, 2019
Rating 4.2 4.4
Price Under $250 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Doubled roll top loading Secure, silent magnetic closures
External Pockets 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets 1 front pocket, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve, Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop Padded; 15" laptop
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Detachable rain cover

You're currently comparing the Commuter Parker Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Foundry Pack Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Commuter Parker Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while Timbuk2's Foundry Pack Backpack is a Leather 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 Timbuk2 Foundry Pack Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of ‎5.12 x 13.39 x 18.9 inches. Constructed from Premium waxed canvas and leather it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in Scout.