TIMBUK2 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack and the Timbuk2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack is that the Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Padded) while the Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Timbuk2
Name Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack
Category Laptop Carry On
Sub Category Work Travel
Capacity (L) 45L
Dimensions (in) 11.81 x 4.33 x 17.32
Weight (lb) 1.48 3.7
Fabric 100% recycled nylon and polyester
Color Jet Black Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 9, 2019
Rating 4.2 3.3
Price Under $150 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Tuckable tote straps when wearing as a backpack; tuckable shoulder straps when carrying as a tote 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 pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Clamshell opening
External Pockets Nylon zipper with webbing pulls 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, Interior dual slip, scratch-free, tricot-lined pockets Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits most 15" laptops/tablets Padded; 17" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
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 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Impulse Travel Backpack Duffel Backpack by Timbuk2.


Timbuk2's Vapor Convertible Tote 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 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.48 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.81 x 4.33 x 17.32. It's made of 100% recycled nylon and polyester and is available in Jet Black 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.