Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the 23L Single Compartment Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender DWR (durable water repellent) coating keeps your gear dry in light rain.) while the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.

Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack
Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name 23L Single Compartment Backpack Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack
Category Everyday Work
Sub Category Daypack Laptop
Capacity (L) 23L 23L
Dimensions (in) 19.37 x 16.18 x 4.8 11.5 x 18 x 8
Weight (lb) 1.46 1.48
Fabric 1200 denier polyester construction. 1200 denier polyester
Color Black Carhartt Brown
Rating 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender DWR (durable water repellent) coating keeps your gear dry in light rain.
Zippers Nylon Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket
Internal Compartments 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel
Other Features Other Features Duravex base offers abrasion resistance, enhancing durability.

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


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

The Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack has a capacity of 23L (liters), weighs 1.46 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.37 x 16.18 x 4.8. It's made of 1200 denier polyester construction. 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.