TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack and the Timbuk2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack is that the Spirit Laptop Backpack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Spirit Laptop Backpack Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack
Category Laptop Carry On
Sub Category Work Travel
Capacity (L) 16L 45L
Dimensions (in) 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35
Weight (lb) 1.1 3.7
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 July 9, 2019
Rating 3.3 3.3
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap Adjustable and tuckable backpack straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist straps with mini pockets for small items
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Clamshell opening
External Pockets 2 side pockets, 1 front zip pocket 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle 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; 17" laptop
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 Spirit Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Spirit Laptop Backpack 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 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 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.