Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is that the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has Loops and Attachments (2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps) while the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack does not.

Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack
Category Everyday Laptop
Sub Category Commuter Daypack
Capacity (L) 28L 21L
Dimensions (in) 12 X 18 X 7.5 12 x 17.5 x 6
Fabric Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Color Carhartt Brown
Release Date June 30, 2022
Rating 5
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Stowable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Easy, quick-open cinch top Normal top zip access
External Pockets 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip pocket Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15” laptop Padded; 15 inch laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

You're currently comparing the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt against the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features.

The Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 X 18 X 7.5. It's made of Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon and is available in Carhartt Brown in comparison the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack's capacity is 21L with a size of 12 x 17.5 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent it weighs pounds and is available in .