TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack

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

TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Lane Commuter Backpack Custom Division Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Commuter Work
Capacity (L) 18L 22L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 10.83 x 17.72 ‎9.84 x 4.33 x 17.32
Weight (lb) 2.4 2.1
Color Jet Black Ink
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 14, 2016
Rating 4.2 4.6
Price Under $200 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap 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 1 front zip pocket, 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve, internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptops Padded; 15" laptop
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Removable, reflective rainfly

You're currently comparing the Lane Commuter Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Custom Division Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Lane Commuter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Commuter features while Timbuk2's Custom Division Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work 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 Custom Division Laptop Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of ‎9.84 x 4.33 x 17.32 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in Ink.