Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack vs Thule 20L Lithos Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack and the Thule 20L Lithos Backpack is that the 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the 20L Lithos Backpack does not.

Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack - Front View
Thule Lithos Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Thule
Name 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack 20L Lithos Backpack
Category Everyday Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 40L 20L
Dimensions (in) 13 X 19.5 X 8 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 $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Rolltop opening, side access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front zippered pocket with pen sleeves, secure passport pocket 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, mesh pocket, 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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Bottom straps, 2 rows of M.O.L.L.E strap Light lash point on front panel
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" laptop Padded laptop pocket fits up to 15.6"
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated tablet pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack by Carhartt against the 20L Lithos Backpack by Thule .


Carhartt's 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features while Thule 's 20L Lithos Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday 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 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.