Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is that the 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack does not.

Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack
Category Everyday Laptop
Sub Category Commuter Daypack
Capacity (L) 40L 21L
Dimensions (in) 13 X 19.5 X 8 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 $200 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Rolltop opening, side access Normal top zip access
External Pockets Front zippered pocket with pen sleeves, secure passport pocket Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, mesh pocket,
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Bottom straps, 2 rows of M.O.L.L.E strap
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" laptop Padded; 15 inch laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack by Carhartt against the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt's 40L Nylon Roll-Top 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 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 X 19.5 X 8. 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 .