TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack vs Fjällräven Kanken Laptop 15" Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Lane Commuter Backpack and the Fjällräven Kanken Laptop 15" Backpack is that the Lane Commuter Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Kanken Laptop 15" Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack - Front View
Fjällräven Kanken Laptop 15_ Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Fjällräven
Name Lane Commuter Backpack Kanken Laptop 15" Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Commuter Commuter
Capacity (L) 18L 18L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 10.83 x 17.72 1.02 x 6.3 x 15.75
Weight (lb) 2.4 1.01
Fabric Vinylon F: 100% vinylal
Color Jet Black Terracotta Brown
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 21, 2018
Rating 4.2 4.5
Price Under $200 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Ultra water-resistant drop liner
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal and string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets Front zippered pocket, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Extra zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two webbing top handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptops Padded; 15” laptop computer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Removable, reflective rainfly

You're currently comparing the Lane Commuter Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Kanken Laptop 15" Backpack by Fjällräven .


Timbuk2's Lane Commuter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Commuter features while Fjällräven 's Kanken Laptop 15" Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Commuter features.

The Timbuk2 Lane Commuter Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs 2.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.91 x 10.83 x 17.72. It's made of and is available in Jet Black in comparison the Fjällräven Kanken Laptop 15" Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 1.02 x 6.3 x 15.75 inches. Constructed from Vinylon F: 100% vinylal it weighs 1.01 pounds and is available in Terracotta Brown.