TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 vs TIMBUK2 Never Check Expandable Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 and the Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack is that the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-resistant) while the Never Check Expandable Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
TIMBUK2 Never Check Expandable Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 Never Check Expandable Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Travel
Capacity (L) 26L 24.50L
Dimensions (in) 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69 11.42 x 11.42 x 14.17
Weight (lb) 2.0 2.64
Color Jet Black Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 21, 2020
Rating 4.6 4.6
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
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Weatherproof zippers
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Side stretch pocket, Napoleon pocket under front flap 1 front zip pocket, 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, Laptop sleeve, mesh pocket
Side Pockets Side stretch pocket 1 side pocket
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
Tablet Sleeve Padded; 15" to 17" tablet Padded; 9.7" iPad
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2 against the Never Check Expandable Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Timbuk2's Never Check Expandable Backpack is a Laptop 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 Never Check Expandable Backpack's capacity is 24.50L with a size of 11.42 x 11.42 x 14.17 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.64 pounds and is available in Jet Black.