TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack

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

TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Lane Commuter Backpack Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack
Category Laptop Carry On
Sub Category Commuter Travel
Capacity (L) 18L 45L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 10.83 x 17.72
Weight (lb) 2.4 3.7
Color Jet Black Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 9, 2019
Rating 4.2 3.3
Price Under $200 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Adjustable and tuckable backpack straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist straps with mini pockets for small items
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 Clamshell opening
External Pockets 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptops Padded; 17" laptop
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Removable, reflective rainfly

You're currently comparing the Lane Commuter Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Lane Commuter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Commuter features while Timbuk2's Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel 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 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack's capacity is 45L with a size of inches. Constructed from it weighs 3.7 pounds and is available in Jet Black.