TIMBUK2 Custom Tuck Backpack vs Incase City Compact with Cordura Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Custom Tuck Backpack and the Incase City Compact with Cordura Backpack is that the Custom Tuck Backpack has External Pockets (2 side slip-pockets) while the City Compact with Cordura Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Custom Tuck Backpack - Front View
Incase City Compact with Cordura Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Incase
Name Custom Tuck Backpack City Compact with Cordura Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Work
Capacity (L) 23L 17.5L
Dimensions (in) 10.4 x 5.51 x 17.9 8 x 13 x 5
Weight (lb) 1.6 1.79
Fabric 500D Cordura material
Color Jet Black Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.1
Price Under $100 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with webbing pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Rolltop opening and Rear zip offers entry to main pocket without opening the flap Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side slip-pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side slip-pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15'' laptop Padded; 16" Laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Custom Tuck Backpack by Timbuk2 against the City Compact with Cordura Backpack by Incase .


Timbuk2's Custom Tuck Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Incase 's City Compact with Cordura Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features.

The Timbuk2 Custom Tuck Backpack has a capacity of 23L (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 10.4 x 5.51 x 17.9. It's made of and is available in Jet Black in comparison the Incase City Compact with Cordura Backpack's capacity is 17.5L with a size of 8 x 13 x 5 inches. Constructed from 500D Cordura material it weighs 1.79 pounds and is available in Black.