TIMBUK2 Project Backpack vs Samsonite Pro Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Project Backpack and the Samsonite Pro Backpack is that the Project Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent) while the Pro Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Project Backpack - Front View
Samsonite Pro Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Samsonite
Name Project Backpack Pro Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 21L
Dimensions (in) 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5 14.17 x 8.66 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 2.5 3.4
Fabric Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather Nylon
Color Scout Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Rating 3.9
Price Under $250 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Metal zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Clamshell
External Pockets Laptop pocket fits, expandable zippered side pocket, 1 front pocket 2 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files
Side Pockets 1 side pocket Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Beer tiki bottle opener on front shoulder strap
USB Charger Built-in USB charger
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop Laptop compartment fits up to 15. 6”
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly TSA friendly
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through SmartSleeve™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Fully padded back panel
Anti Theft Features RFID Blocking RFID pockets

You're currently comparing the Project Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Pro Backpack by Samsonite .


Timbuk2's Project Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Samsonite 's Pro Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Timbuk2 Project Backpack has a capacity of 21L (liters), weighs 2.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5. It's made of Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather and is available in Scout in comparison the Samsonite Pro Backpack's capacity is with a size of 14.17 x 8.66 x 18.11 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 3.4 pounds and is available in Black.