Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack vs TUMI Velocity Backpack

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

Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
TUMI Velocity Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt TUMI
Name 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack Velocity Backpack
Category Everyday Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 12 X 18 X 7.5 17.0 x 12.0 x 5.5
Weight (lb) 2.7
Fabric Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon Coated weave
Color Carhartt Brown Carbon
Price Under $150 Under $1600
General Features Shoulder Straps Stowable shoulder straps Straight - padded adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Magnetic zippers
Main Compartment Access Easy, quick-open cinch top Zip opening to main compartment
External Pockets 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip pocket Zip entry to padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen), add-a-Bag sleeve, luggage tag, built-in USB port, 2 side elastic open pockets, back open pocket with magnetic snap
Internal Compartments Hook with leather strap for key ring, card pocket, 2 media open pockets, built-in USB port (power bank not included), padded tablet pocket, TUMI Tracer®
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 side elastic open pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Leather top carry handle
Loops and Attachments 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15” laptop Padded; fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen)
Tablet Sleeve Padded Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

You're currently comparing the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt against the Velocity Backpack by TUMI.


Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features while TUMI's Velocity 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 TUMI Velocity Backpack's capacity is with a size of 17.0 x 12.0 x 5.5 inches. Constructed from Coated weave it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in Carbon.