The main difference between the Timbuk2 Foundry Pack Backpack and the Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is that the Foundry Pack Backpack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe does not.
Specs | Brand | Timbuk2 | Timbuk2 |
Name | Foundry Pack Backpack | Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe | |
Category | Leather | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 18L | 28L | |
Dimensions (in) | 5.12 x 13.39 x 18.9 | 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.3 | 2.55 | |
Fabric | Premium waxed canvas and leather | 100% recycled nylon | |
Color | Scout | Eco Black Deluxe | |
Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | February 1, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $250 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | J shape - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with metal and string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Secure, silent magnetic closures | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 front pocket, 2 side pockets | 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 | 2 side pockets | 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 | ||
Travel Features | 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 |
Timbuk2's Foundry Pack Backpack is a Leather backpack with Commuter features while Timbuk2's Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.
The Timbuk2 Foundry Pack Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs 3.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.12 x 13.39 x 18.9. It's made of Premium waxed canvas and leather and is available in Scout 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.