TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Parker Commuter Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack and the Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack is that the Spirit Laptop Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Daisy chain under front vista loop) while the Commuter Parker Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Commuter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Spirit Laptop Backpack Commuter Parker Backpack
Category Laptop Commuter
Sub Category Work Everyday
Capacity (L) 16L 42L
Dimensions (in) 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35 ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47
Weight (lb) 1.1 4.9
Fabric 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials
Color Eco Nautical Pop Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 2, 2016
Rating 3.3 4.2
Price Under $100 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Doubled roll top loading
External Pockets 2 side pockets, 1 front zip pocket 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chain under front vista loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 13" laptop Padded; 15" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Detachable rain cover

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


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