Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack vs Thule 20L Lithos Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack and the Thule 20L Lithos Backpack is that the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the 20L Lithos Backpack does not.

Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Thule Lithos Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Thule
Name 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack 20L Lithos Backpack
Category Everyday Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 28L 20L
Dimensions (in) 12 X 18 X 7.5 11 x 9 x 17.3
Weight (lb) 1.6
Fabric Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon Polyester Ripstop
Color Carhartt Brown 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Thule Guarantee
Release Date July 8, 2020
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Stowable shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Easy, quick-open cinch top Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip pocket 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal sleeves and zipped mesh pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps Light lash point on front panel
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15” laptop Padded laptop pocket fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Padded Dedicated tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt against the 20L Lithos Backpack by Thule .


Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features while Thule 's 20L Lithos Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday 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 Thule 20L Lithos Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 11 x 9 x 17.3 inches. Constructed from Polyester Ripstop it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.