The main difference between the Timbuk2 Foundry Pack Backpack and the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack is that the Foundry Pack Backpack has Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve (Luggage pass-through) while the Spirit Laptop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Timbuk2 | Timbuk2 |
Name | Foundry Pack Backpack | Spirit Laptop Backpack | |
Category | Leather | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Work | |
Capacity (L) | 18L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 5.12 x 13.39 x 18.9 | 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.3 | 1.1 | |
Fabric | Premium waxed canvas and leather | 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials | |
Color | Scout | Eco Nautical Pop | |
Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | February 1, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.4 | 3.3 | |
Price | Under $250 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Secure, silent magnetic closures | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 front pocket, 2 side pockets | 2 side pockets, 1 front zip pocket | |
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 | |
Loops and Attachments | Daisy chain under front vista loop | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15" laptop | Padded; 13" laptop |
Travel Features | Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | Luggage pass-through | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded |
Timbuk2's Foundry Pack Backpack is a Leather backpack with Commuter features while Timbuk2's Spirit Laptop Backpack 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 Spirit Laptop Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials it weighs 1.1 pounds and is available in Eco Nautical Pop.