TIMBUK2 Project Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Foundry Pack Backpack

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

TIMBUK2 Project Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Foundry Pack Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Project Backpack Foundry Pack Backpack
Category Laptop Leather
Sub Category Travel Commuter
Capacity (L) 21L 18L
Dimensions (in) 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5 ‎5.12 x 13.39 x 18.9
Weight (lb) 2.5 3.3
Fabric Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather Premium waxed canvas and leather
Color Scout Scout
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 1, 2019
Rating 4.4
Price Under $250 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Metal zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Secure, silent magnetic closures
External Pockets Laptop pocket fits, expandable zippered side pocket, 1 front pocket 1 front pocket, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Beer tiki bottle opener on front shoulder strap
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop Padded; 15" laptop
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Project Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Foundry Pack Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Project Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Foundry Pack Backpack is a Leather backpack with Commuter 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 Timbuk2 Foundry Pack Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of ‎5.12 x 13.39 x 18.9 inches. Constructed from Premium waxed canvas and leather it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in Scout.