Brevite The Mini vs Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack
The Brevite The Mini is 16L and 0.45kg1lb; the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack is 16L and 0.49kg1.1lb. The Brevite The Mini is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack costs $30.99000000000001 less. The Brevite The Mini fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 9 and 20 of 26.
| Spec | Brevite The Mini | Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.99 | $99Best |
| Volume | 16L | 16L |
| Weight | 0.45kg1lbBest | 0.49kg1.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35% | 77%Best |
| Dimensions | 35.6×30.5×15.2cm14×12×6in | 39×25.5×14cm15.5×10×5.5in |
| Laptop | 13" | 13" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 2 |
| Opening | Clamshell, 180 degree clamshell | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Removable | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | Yes | No |
| Material | Recycled 640D polyester, water resistant; 210D nylon oxford lining; YKK zippers | 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Brevite The Mini | Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.