Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack

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.

Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the 27L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt .


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.