TIMBUK2 Foundry Pack Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Foundry Pack Backpack and the Timbuk2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 is that the Foundry Pack Backpack has Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve (Luggage pass-through) while the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 does not.

TIMBUK2 Foundry Pack Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Foundry Pack Backpack Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0
Category Leather Laptop
Sub Category Commuter Work
Capacity (L) 18L 26L
Dimensions (in) ‎5.12 x 13.39 x 18.9 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69
Weight (lb) 3.3 2.0
Fabric Premium waxed canvas and leather
Color Scout Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 1, 2019 April 21, 2020
Rating 4.4 4.6
Price Under $250 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Secure, silent magnetic closures Flap with buckle
External Pockets 1 front pocket, 2 side pockets Side stretch pocket, Napoleon pocket under front flap
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve,
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side stretch pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop Padded; 15" to 17" laptops
Tablet Sleeve Padded; 15" to 17" tablet
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 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Foundry Pack Backpack is a Leather backpack with Commuter features while Timbuk2's Spire 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 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0's capacity is 26L with a size of 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Jet Black.