TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack

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

TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Lane Commuter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Spirit Laptop Backpack Lane Commuter Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Commuter
Capacity (L) 16L 18L
Dimensions (in) 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35 5.91 x 10.83 x 17.72
Weight (lb) 1.1 2.4
Fabric 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials
Color Eco Nautical Pop Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 3.3 4.2
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Ultra water-resistant drop liner
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Nylon zipper with metal and string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zip access
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" laptops
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Removable, reflective rainfly

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


Timbuk2's Spirit Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Timbuk2's Lane Commuter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Commuter 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 Lane Commuter Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 5.91 x 10.83 x 17.72 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.4 pounds and is available in Jet Black.