CamelBak M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the CamelBak M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.

CamelBak M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand CamelBak Carhartt
Name M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 22L 23L
Dimensions (in) 9 x 17 x 11.4 11.5 x 18 x 8
Weight (lb) 0.66 1.48
Fabric Polyester 1200 denier polyester
Color Black Carhartt Brown
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 17, 2021
Rating 4.3 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable Waist Strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 Large side pockets, 1 shoulder strap pocket 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, 1 mesh pocket 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Light loop and helmet carry
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Air Support™ Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack by CamelBak against the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt.


CamelBak 's M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.

The CamelBak M.U.L.E.® Commute 22 Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 0.66 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 9 x 17 x 11.4. It's made of Polyester and is available in Black 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.