Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.

Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack
Category Everyday Work
Sub Category Commuter Laptop
Capacity (L) 28L 23L
Dimensions (in) 12 X 18 X 7.5 11.5 x 18 x 8
Weight (lb) 1.48
Fabric Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon 1200 denier polyester
Color Carhartt Brown Carhartt Brown
Rating 4.5
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Stowable shoulder straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Easy, quick-open cinch top Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in 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 side pockets 2 mesh side pockets
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 sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt against the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop 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® 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.