TIMBUK2 Foundry Pack Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Foundry Pack Backpack and the Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 is that the Foundry Pack Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Secure, silent magnetic closures) while the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 does not.

TIMBUK2 Foundry Pack Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Foundry Pack Backpack Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0
Category Leather Laptop
Sub Category Commuter Work
Capacity (L) 18L 24.50L
Dimensions (in) ‎5.12 x 13.39 x 18.9 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 3.3 1.5
Fabric Premium waxed canvas and leather 100% recycled nylon
Color Scout Eco Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 1, 2019
Rating 4.4 4.5
Price Under $250 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Secure, silent magnetic closures
External Pockets 1 front pocket, 2 side pockets Elasticized external side pocket, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff Normal top two way zip access, laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Foundry Pack Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Foundry Pack Backpack is a Leather backpack with Commuter features while Timbuk2's Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 is a Laptop backpack with Work 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 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0's capacity is 24.50L with a size of 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in Eco Black.