TIMBUK2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack and the Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is that the Custom Division Laptop Backpack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe does not.

TIMBUK2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Custom Division Laptop Backpack Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Travel
Capacity (L) 22L 28L
Dimensions (in) ‎9.84 x 4.33 x 17.32 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 2.1 2.55
Fabric 100% recycled nylon
Color Ink Eco Black Deluxe
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 14, 2016
Rating 4.6 4.5
Price Under $200 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal and string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket, 1 side pocket Front zip pocket, 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff Laptop sleeve, organizer pockets
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop Padded; 17" laptop
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff Internal organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps Compression straps let you cinch it all down tight for a clean look that can transition from client A to B and then bar X.
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Airmesh ventilated back panel

You're currently comparing the Custom Division Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Custom Division Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Timbuk2's Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is a Laptop backpack with Travel 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 Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe's capacity is 28L with a size of 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs 2.55 pounds and is available in Eco Black Deluxe.