Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the Classic Backpack Plus has Sternum / Chest Straps (Secure, adjustable sternum strap) while the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.

Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Bellroy Carhartt
Name Classic Backpack Plus Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 24L 23L
Dimensions (in) 12.6 x 7.87 x 19.29 11.5 x 18 x 8
Weight (lb) 2.09 1.48
Fabric Made with durable, water-resistant recycled fabric, and soft microfiber trims 1200 denier polyester
Color Saltbush Carhartt Brown
Warranty 3 year warranty
Rating 4.3 4.5
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, rolled-edge shoulder strap S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Secure, adjustable sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with cloth pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 external pocket 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket
Internal Compartments Internal mesh zip pocket, laptop sleeve, ipad sleeve 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Classic Backpack Plus by Bellroy against the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt.


Bellroy 's Classic Backpack Plus is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.

The Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 2.09 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.6 x 7.87 x 19.29. It's made of Made with durable, water-resistant recycled fabric, and soft microfiber trims and is available in Saltbush in comparison the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of 11.5 x 18 x 8 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester it weighs 1.48 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.