TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack vs Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack and the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack is that the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Large Cargo Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack - Front View
Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Briggs & Riley
Name Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack Large Cargo Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 18L 33L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 6 x 20.1 19 x 15 x 8
Weight (lb) 2.2 3.2
Fabric 1600D Ballistic Nylon
Color 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee
Rating 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $400
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 front pocket, 2 side pockets 3 front and 2 side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff Multiple interior pockets
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Leather carry handles
Loops and Attachments Vista loop for attaching blinky bike lights Leather ID tag
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" MacBook Pro Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded Padded tablet slip pocket
Organizer Pocket Front organizer panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Channeled air mesh ventilated back panel Aerated mesh back padding
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zippers pulls
RFID Blocking RFID blocking pocket

You're currently comparing the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Large Cargo Backpack by Briggs & Riley .


Timbuk2's Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Briggs & Riley 's Large Cargo Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.

The Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs 2.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 6 x 20.1 . It's made of and is available in in comparison the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack's capacity is 33L with a size of 19 x 15 x 8 inches. Constructed from 1600D Ballistic Nylon it weighs 3.2 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.