TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack vs Fjällräven Räven 28 Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Lane Commuter Backpack and the Fjällräven Räven 28 Backpack is that the Lane Commuter Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Räven 28 Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack - Front View
Fjällräven Räven 28 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Fjällräven
Name Lane Commuter Backpack Räven 28 Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Commuter Commuter
Capacity (L) 18L 28L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 10.83 x 17.72 10 x 3 x 8
Weight (lb) 2.4 2.2
Fabric G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
Color Jet Black Foliage Green
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.2 4.8
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 string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets, 1 front zip pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve, mesh organizer pockets,
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Robust leather handle at the top
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptops Padded; laptops up to 15”
Organizer Pocket Mesh organizer pockets
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded air mesh back panel
Rain Cover Removable, reflective rainfly

You're currently comparing the Lane Commuter Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Räven 28 Backpack by Fjällräven.


Timbuk2's Lane Commuter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Commuter features while Fjällräven's Räven 28 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 Räven 28 Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 10 x 3 x 8 inches. Constructed from G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton it weighs 2.2 pounds and is available in Foliage Green.