Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Parker Commuter Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack and the Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack is that the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Commuter Parker Backpack does not.

Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Commuter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Timbuk2
Name 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack Commuter Parker Backpack
Category Everyday Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 28L 42L
Dimensions (in) 12 X 18 X 7.5 ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47
Weight (lb) 4.9
Fabric Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon
Color Carhartt Brown Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 2, 2016
Rating 4.2
Price Under $150 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Stowable shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist 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 Doubled roll top loading
External Pockets 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip pocket 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 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" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Rain Cover Detachable rain cover

You're currently comparing the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt against the Commuter Parker Backpack by Timbuk2.


Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features while Timbuk2's Commuter Parker 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 Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack's capacity is 42L with a size of ‎11.81 x 5.51 x 20.47 inches. Constructed from it weighs 4.9 pounds and is available in Jet Black.