TIMBUK2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack vs Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack

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

TIMBUK2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack - Front View
Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Samsonite
Name Custom Division Laptop Backpack Kombi Business Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Work
Capacity (L) 22L
Dimensions (in) ‎9.84 x 4.33 x 17.32 7 x 12 x 17.5
Weight (lb) 2.1 2.45
Fabric Ballistic Nylon with Genuine Leather Details
Color Ink Black/Brown
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Release Date December 14, 2016
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $200 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket, 1 side pocket 3 zipped front and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files
Side Pockets 1 side pocket Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through SmartSleeve™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Air mesh padded back

You're currently comparing the Custom Division Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Kombi Business Backpack by Samsonite.


Timbuk2's Custom Division Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Samsonite's Kombi Business Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features.

The Timbuk2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 2.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are ‎9.84 x 4.33 x 17.32. It's made of and is available in Ink in comparison the Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack's capacity is with a size of 7 x 12 x 17.5 inches. Constructed from Ballistic Nylon with Genuine Leather Details it weighs 2.45 pounds and is available in Black/Brown.