TIMBUK2 Project Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack

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

TIMBUK2 Project Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Project Backpack Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack
Category Laptop Carry On
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 21L 45L
Dimensions (in) 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5
Weight (lb) 2.5 3.7
Fabric Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather
Color Scout Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 9, 2019
Rating 3.3
Price Under $250 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Adjustable and tuckable backpack straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist straps with mini pockets for small items
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Metal zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Clamshell opening
External Pockets Laptop pocket fits, expandable zippered side pocket, 1 front pocket 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 1 side pocket
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; 17" laptop
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

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


Timbuk2's Project Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack is a Carry On 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 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.