The main difference between the Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is that the 27L Single-Compartment Backpack has Base / Bottom (Duravax™ base) while the Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | 27L Single-Compartment Backpack | Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack | |
Category | Daypack | Work | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Commuter | |
Capacity (L) | 27L | 28L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 X 18 X 9.5 | 12 x 18 x 7.5 | |
Fabric | 1200 denier polyester | Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | Carhartt Brown | |
Price | Under $100 | ||
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap | J shape - adjustable padded strap |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Easy, quick-open cinch top | |
External Pockets | Two mesh side pockets | 1 front zip pocket, 2 front slip-in pockets, 2 side slip-in pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Zippered organization compartment | Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | |
Side Pockets | Two mesh side pockets | 2 side slip-in pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Two webbing top handles | |
Loops and Attachments | 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps on each side of bag | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15 inch laptop | Padded 15” laptop |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | Padded | |
Travel Features | Stowable Straps | Stowable shoulder straps | |
Base / Bottom | Duravax™ base | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded |
Carhartt's 27L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features while Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Work backpack with Commuter features.
The Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 X 18 X 9.5. It's made of 1200 denier polyester and is available in Carhartt Brown in comparison the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 12 x 18 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.