Voltaic Systems Solar Converter Backpack vs Oakley Icon Backpack

The main difference between the Voltaic Systems Solar Converter Backpack and the Oakley Icon Backpack is that the Solar Converter Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Waterproof and UV resistant material) while the Icon Backpack does not.

Voltaic Systems Solar Converter Backpack Front View
Oakley Icon Backpack Front Vieww
Specs Brand Voltaic Systems Oakley
Name Solar Converter Backpack Icon Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Capacity (L) 20L 24L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 18 x 6 36 x 18 x 45
Weight (lb) 2.4 2.45
Fabric Recycled PET Fabric Tough Cordura Fabric
Color Matte Black Dull Onyx
Warranty Voltaic Systems 2 Year Warranty Oakley 1 Year Warranty
Release Date August 21, 2013
Rating 4.1 4.0
Price Under $125 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable mesh shoulder straps Anatomically padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Waterproof and UV resistant material
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 side pockets and back zipped pocket 2 front pockets, 1 top zipped pocket and 2 side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments 2 interior pockets Roomy interior with open panel pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and charger Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Ergonomic handgrip
Loops and Attachments 5.5W at 6 volts solar panel, USB battery pack
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" Laptop sleeve fits up to a 17” laptop
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Rubberized bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel High density molded back section Padded back panel
Load Lifters Yes

You're currently comparing the Solar Converter Backpack by Voltaic Systems against the Icon Backpack by Oakley .


Voltaic Systems 's Solar Converter Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Oakley 's Icon Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Voltaic Systems Solar Converter Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 2.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 18 x 6. It's made of Recycled PET Fabric and is available in Matte Black in comparison the Oakley Icon Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 36 x 18 x 45 inches. Constructed from Tough Cordura Fabric it weighs 2.45 pounds and is available in Dull Onyx.