TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 vs TIMBUK2 Parker Commuter Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 and the Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack is that the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-resistant) while the Commuter Parker Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
TIMBUK2 Commuter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 Commuter Parker Backpack
Category Laptop Commuter
Sub Category Work Everyday
Capacity (L) 26L 42L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69 ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47
Weight (lb) 2.0 4.9
Color Jet Black Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 21, 2020 November 2, 2016
Rating 4.6 4.2
Price Under $150 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Doubled roll top loading
External Pockets Side stretch pocket, Napoleon pocket under front flap 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side stretch pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" to 17" laptops Padded; 15" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded; 15" to 17" tablet
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Detachable rain cover

You're currently comparing the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2 against the Commuter Parker Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Timbuk2's Commuter Parker Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The Timbuk2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69. It's made of and is available in Jet Black in comparison the Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack's capacity is 42L with a size of ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47 inches. Constructed from it weighs 4.9 pounds and is available in Jet Black.