TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Foundry Pack Backpack

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

TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Foundry Pack Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack Foundry Pack Backpack
Category Laptop Leather
Sub Category Work Commuter
Capacity (L) 18L 18L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 6 x 20.1 ‎5.12 x 13.39 x 18.9
Weight (lb) 2.2 3.3
Fabric Premium waxed canvas and leather
Color Scout
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 1, 2019
Rating 4.4
Price Under $150 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Secure, silent magnetic closures
External Pockets 2 front pocket, 2 side pockets 1 front pocket, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff 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
Loops and Attachments Vista loop for attaching blinky bike lights
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" MacBook Pro Padded; 15" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Channeled air mesh ventilated back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Foundry Pack Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Timbuk2's Foundry Pack Backpack is a Leather backpack with Commuter 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 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.