TUMI Carson Backpack vs TUMI Velocity Backpack

The main difference between the TUMI Carson Backpack and the TUMI Velocity Backpack is that the Carson Backpack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Velocity Backpack does not.

TUMI Carson Backpack Front View
TUMI Velocity Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TUMI TUMI
Name Carson Backpack Velocity Backpack
Category Laptop Commuter
Sub Category Womens Everyday
Dimensions (in) 17 x 12 x 6 17.0 x 12.0 x 5.5
Weight (lb) 1.6 2.7
Fabric Nylon Coated weave
Color 2 colors and patterns Carbon
Warranty TUMI Limited Warranty
Rating 4.8
Price Under $400 Under $1600
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Straight - padded adjustable padded strap
Zippers Magnetic zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Zip opening to main compartment
External Pockets 2 front and 2 side zipped pockets Zip entry to padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen), add-a-Bag sleeve, luggage tag, built-in USB port, 2 side elastic open pockets, back open pocket with magnetic snap
Internal Compartments Hook with leather strap for key ring, card pocket, 2 media open pockets, built-in USB port (power bank not included), padded tablet pocket, TUMI Tracer®
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 2 side elastic open pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Leather top handle Leather top carry handle
Loops and Attachments Add-A-Bag hook and monogrammable detachable leather dangler/key ring,
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15" Padded; fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen)
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet compartment Padded
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Gym / Sports Features Waterproof Pouch Waterproof pocket

You're currently comparing the Carson Backpack by TUMI against the Velocity Backpack by TUMI.


TUMI 's Carson Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Womens features while TUMI's Velocity Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The TUMI Carson Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 12 x 6. It's made of Nylon and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the TUMI Velocity Backpack's capacity is with a size of 17.0 x 12.0 x 5.5 inches. Constructed from Coated weave it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in Carbon.