TIMBUK2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Project Backpack

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

TIMBUK2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Project Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Custom Division Laptop Backpack Project Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Travel
Capacity (L) 22L 21L
Dimensions (in) ‎9.84 x 4.33 x 17.32 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5
Weight (lb) 2.1 2.5
Fabric Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather
Color Ink Scout
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 14, 2016
Rating 4.6
Price Under $200 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Metal zipper with metal 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 Laptop pocket fits, expandable zippered side pocket, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Beer tiki bottle opener on front shoulder strap
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop Padded; 15" laptop
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

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


Timbuk2's Custom Division Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Timbuk2's Project Backpack 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 Project Backpack's capacity is 21L with a size of 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5 inches. Constructed from Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather it weighs 2.5 pounds and is available in Scout.