TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Never Check Expandable Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack and the Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack is that the Spirit Laptop Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Daisy chain under front vista loop) while the Never Check Expandable Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Never Check Expandable Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Spirit Laptop Backpack Never Check Expandable Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Work Travel
Capacity (L) 16L 24.50L
Dimensions (in) 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35 11.42 x 11.42 x 14.17
Weight (lb) 1.1 2.64
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 4.6
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
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Weatherproof zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side pockets, 1 front zip pocket 1 front zip pocket, 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve, mesh pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
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
Tablet Sleeve Padded; 9.7" iPad
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

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


Timbuk2's Spirit Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Timbuk2's Never Check Expandable Backpack is a Laptop 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 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.