TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 vs TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack

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

TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack
Category Laptop Carry On
Sub Category Work Travel
Capacity (L) 26L 45L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69
Weight (lb) 2.0 3.7
Color Jet Black Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 21, 2020 July 9, 2019
Rating 4.6 3.3
Price Under $150 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Adjustable and tuckable backpack straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist straps with mini pockets for small items
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Clamshell opening
External Pockets Side stretch pocket, Napoleon pocket under front flap 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side stretch pocket 1 side pocket
Water Bottle 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; 17" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded; 15" to 17" tablet
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2 against the Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Timbuk2's Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel 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 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.