TIMBUK2 Foundry Pack Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Parker Commuter Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Foundry Pack Backpack and the Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack is that the Foundry Pack Backpack has Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve (Luggage pass-through) while the Commuter Parker Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Foundry Pack Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Commuter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Foundry Pack Backpack Commuter Parker Backpack
Category Leather Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 18L 42L
Dimensions (in) ‎5.12 x 13.39 x 18.9 ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47
Weight (lb) 3.3 4.9
Fabric Premium waxed canvas and leather
Color Scout Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 1, 2019 November 2, 2016
Rating 4.4 4.2
Price Under $250 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Secure, silent magnetic closures Doubled roll top loading
External Pockets 1 front pocket, 2 side pockets 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop Padded; 15" laptop
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Detachable rain cover

You're currently comparing the Foundry Pack Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Commuter Parker Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Foundry Pack Backpack is a Leather backpack with Commuter features while Timbuk2's Commuter Parker Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday 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 Commuter Parker Backpack's capacity is 42L with a size of ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47 inches. Constructed from it weighs 4.9 pounds and is available in Jet Black.