TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Lane Commuter Backpack and the Timbuk2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 is that the Lane Commuter Backpack has Rain Cover (Removable, reflective rainfly) while the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 does not.

TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Lane Commuter Backpack Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Commuter Work
Capacity (L) 18L 26L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 10.83 x 17.72 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69
Weight (lb) 2.4 2.0
Color Jet Black Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 21, 2020
Rating 4.2 4.6
Price Under $200 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Ultra water-resistant drop liner Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal and string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Flap with buckle
External Pockets 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets Side stretch pocket, Napoleon pocket under front flap
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve,
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side stretch pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptops Padded; 15" to 17" laptops
Tablet Sleeve Padded; 15" to 17" tablet
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Removable, reflective rainfly

You're currently comparing the Lane Commuter Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Lane Commuter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Commuter features while Timbuk2's Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 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 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0's capacity is 26L with a size of 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Jet Black.