Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs. Waterfield Bolt
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe | Feature | Waterfield Bolt |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Durable waxed canvas OR 1050 Denier Ballistic nylon | |
Waterfield Bolt
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×32×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $370 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe and Waterfield Bolt
- Compression straps: 2 on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; No on the Waterfield Bolt.
- Opening: Other on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; Top zip on the Waterfield Bolt.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; No on the Waterfield Bolt.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; 2, side on the Waterfield Bolt.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe, and 0 accept only the Waterfield Bolt.
Only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs. Waterfield Bolt: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe carries 1L more than the Waterfield Bolt (18L vs. 17L), while the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe is the better call.