TIMBUK2 Project Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Q Laptop Backpack 2.0

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

TIMBUK2 Project Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Q Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Project Backpack Q Laptop Backpack 2.0
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Work
Capacity (L) 21L 20L
Dimensions (in) 11.42 x 4.72 x 18.5
Weight (lb) 2.5 2.1
Fabric Water-repellent waxed canvas and trimmed in premium leather 100% recycled nylon
Color Scout Eco Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 9, 2019
Rating 3.3
Price Under $250 Under $150
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 Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Laptop pocket fits, expandable zippered side pocket, 1 front pocket Bottom zip pocket, padded back pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, Large main compartment fits books, lunch, and a light jacket
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 On-strap bottle opener
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop Padded; 17-inches laptop
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Project Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Q Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Project Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Q 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 Q Laptop Backpack 2.0's capacity is 20L with a size of inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in Eco Black.