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.
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 |
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.
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