TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack vs Samsonite Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack and the Samsonite Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack is that the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack - Front View
Samsonite Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Samsonite
Name Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Work
Capacity (L) 18L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 6 x 20.1 6.25 x 12 x 17.7
Weight (lb) 2.2 2.0
Fabric Dyed Nylon
Color Green/Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Branded zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front pocket, 2 side pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 2 side 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 umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Vista loop for attaching blinky bike lights
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" MacBook Pro Dedicated, padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Padded Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve SmartSleeve™
Base / Bottom Water resistant polyurethane coated bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Channeled air mesh ventilated back panel Padded airmesh panels on back

You're currently comparing the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack by Samsonite.


Timbuk2's Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Samsonite's Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work 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 Samsonite Tectonic Lifestyle Crossfire Business Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6.25 x 12 x 17.7 inches. Constructed from Dyed Nylon it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Green/Black.