TIMBUK2 Project Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Project Backpack and the Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 is that the Project Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent) while the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 does not.

TIMBUK2 Project Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Project Backpack Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Work
Capacity (L) 21L 24.50L
Dimensions (in) 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 2.5 1.5
Fabric Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather 100% recycled nylon
Color Scout Eco Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $250 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
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
External Pockets Laptop pocket fits, expandable zippered side pocket, 1 front pocket Elasticized external side pocket, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Normal top two way zip access, laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 1 side pocket
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
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features 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 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Project Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 is a Laptop backpack with Work 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 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0's capacity is 24.50L with a size of 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in Eco Black.