TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack vs NOMATIC 40L Travel Bag

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack and the NOMATIC 40L Travel Bag is that the Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the 40L Travel Bag does not.

TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 NOMATIC
Name Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack 40L Travel Bag
Category Carry On Carry On
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 45L 40L
Dimensions (in) 9 x 2 x 14
Weight (lb) 3.7 4.1
Color Jet Black Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty NOMATIC Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 9, 2019
Rating 3.3 4.5
Price Under $200 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable and tuckable backpack straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist straps with mini pockets for small items Detachable waist straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell opening Clamshell
External Pockets 1 side pocket 2 top pockets, bottom pocket, and side zipped pocket with organizer
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top and back handles
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" laptop Laptop compartment fits up to 16"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin 25 linear inches carry on size compliant
TSA Approved / Friendly TSA ready laptop sleeve
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Roller bag sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Anti Theft Features RFID Blocking RFID safe pocket
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Laundry bag
Shoe Compartment Shoe compartment

You're currently comparing the Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack by Timbuk2 against the 40L Travel Bag by NOMATIC.


Timbuk2's Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while NOMATIC's 40L Travel Bag is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.

The Timbuk2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack has a capacity of 45L (liters), weighs 3.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are . It's made of and is available in Jet Black in comparison the NOMATIC 40L Travel Bag's capacity is 40L with a size of 9 x 2 x 14 inches. Constructed from it weighs 4.1 pounds and is available in Black.