TUMI Carson Backpack vs TUMI William Backpack

The main difference between the TUMI Carson Backpack and the TUMI William Backpack is that the Carson Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories) while the William Backpack does not.

TUMI Carson Backpack Front View
TUMI William Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TUMI TUMI
Name Carson Backpack William Backpack
Category Laptop Carry On
Sub Category Womens Travel
Dimensions (in) 17 x 12 x 6 15.4 x 11.75 x 15.4
Weight (lb) 1.6 2.79
Fabric Nylon Nylon
Color 2 colors and patterns Camo Jacquard
Warranty TUMI Limited Warranty
Rating 4.8
Price Under $400 Under $500
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Straight - Leather-accented adjustable backpack straps
Zippers Metal zipper with leather pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Zip entry to main compartment
External Pockets 2 front and 2 side zipped pockets Zip entry to main compartment, zip entry to padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen), built-in USB port (power bank sold separately), back slip pocket with magnetic snap, leather carry handle, leather-accented adjustable backpack straps, add-a-Bag sleeve
Internal Compartments Open pocket, 2 zip pockets, 2 card pockets, 2 pen loops, key leash, TUMI Tracer®
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Leather top handle Leather carry handle
Loops and Attachments Add-A-Bag hook and monogrammable detachable leather dangler/key ring,
USB Charger Has built-in USB port
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15" Padded; Fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet compartment
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage sleeve Add-a-Bag 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 William Backpack by TUMI.


TUMI 's Carson Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Womens features while TUMI's William Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel 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 William Backpack's capacity is with a size of 15.4 x 11.75 x 15.4 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.79 pounds and is available in Camo Jacquard.