Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® Insulated 40 Can Tote Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® Insulated 40 Can Tote Backpack is that the 27L Single-Compartment Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Rain Defender® Insulated 40 Can Tote Backpack does not.

Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® Insulated 40 Can Tote Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name 27L Single-Compartment Backpack Rain Defender® Insulated 40 Can Tote Backpack
Category Daypack Cooler
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 27L
Dimensions (in) 12 X 18 X 9.5 21 x 16.5 x 10
Weight (lb) 1.5
Fabric 1200 denier polyester 600 denier polyester
Color Carhartt Brown Carhartt Brown
Rating 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable strap, carry as tote or wear as backpack via convertible
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zip access
External Pockets Two mesh side pockets Front exterior zippered pocket
Internal Compartments Zippered organization compartment 2 interior mesh pockets
Side Pockets Two mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Duravax™ base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Baby Features Insulated Pockets Fully insulated main compartment

You're currently comparing the 27L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the Rain Defender® Insulated 40 Can Tote Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt's 27L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® Insulated 40 Can Tote Backpack is a Cooler backpack with Daypack 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® Insulated 40 Can Tote Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21 x 16.5 x 10 inches. Constructed from 600 denier polyester it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.