TIMBUK2 Parker Commuter Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack and the Timbuk2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 is that the Commuter Parker Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable waist strap) while the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 does not.

TIMBUK2 Commuter Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Commuter Parker Backpack Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0
Category Commuter Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Work
Capacity (L) 42L 26L
Dimensions (in) ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69
Weight (lb) 4.9 2.0
Color Jet Black Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 2, 2016 April 21, 2020
Rating 4.2 4.6
Price Under $250 Under $150
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
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Doubled roll top loading Flap with buckle
External Pockets 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets Side stretch pocket, Napoleon pocket under front flap
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve,
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side stretch pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop Padded; 15" to 17" laptops
Tablet Sleeve Padded; 15" to 17" tablet
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Detachable rain cover

You're currently comparing the Commuter Parker Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Commuter Parker Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while Timbuk2's Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 is a Laptop backpack with Work 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 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0's capacity is 26L with a size of 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Jet Black.