TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Parker Commuter Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Lane Commuter Backpack and the Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack is that the Lane Commuter Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Ultra water-resistant drop liner) while the Commuter Parker Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Commuter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Lane Commuter Backpack Commuter Parker Backpack
Category Laptop Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 18L 42L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 10.83 x 17.72 ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47
Weight (lb) 2.4 4.9
Color Jet Black Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 2, 2016
Rating 4.2 4.2
Price Under $200 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist 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 Doubled roll top loading
External Pockets 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptops Padded; 15" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Removable, reflective rainfly Detachable rain cover

You're currently comparing the Lane Commuter Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Commuter Parker Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Lane Commuter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Commuter features while Timbuk2's Commuter Parker Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday 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 Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack's capacity is 42L with a size of ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47 inches. Constructed from it weighs 4.9 pounds and is available in Jet Black.