TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack vs Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack and the Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack is that the Spirit Laptop Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls) while the Kombi Business Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack - Front View
Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Samsonite
Name Spirit Laptop Backpack Kombi Business Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Work
Capacity (L) 16L
Dimensions (in) 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35 7 x 12 x 17.5
Weight (lb) 1.1 2.45
Fabric 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials Ballistic Nylon with Genuine Leather Details
Color Eco Nautical Pop Black/Brown
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty
Rating 3.3 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 side pockets, 1 front zip pocket 3 zipped front and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Main compartment has gusseted pocket for laptop or files
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chain under front vista loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 13" laptop Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve SmartSleeve™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Air mesh padded back

You're currently comparing the Spirit Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Kombi Business Backpack by Samsonite.


Timbuk2's Spirit Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Samsonite's Kombi Business Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features.

The Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 1.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35. It's made of 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials and is available in Eco Nautical Pop in comparison the Samsonite Kombi Business Backpack's capacity is with a size of 7 x 12 x 17.5 inches. Constructed from Ballistic Nylon with Genuine Leather Details it weighs 2.45 pounds and is available in Black/Brown.