Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Parker Commuter Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack and the Timbuk2 Commuter Parker Backpack is that the 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Bottom straps, 2 rows of M.O.L.L.E strap) while the Commuter Parker Backpack does not.

Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Commuter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Timbuk2
Name 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack Commuter Parker Backpack
Category Everyday Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 40L 42L
Dimensions (in) 13 X 19.5 X 8 ‎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 $200 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Rolltop opening, side access Doubled roll top loading
External Pockets Front zippered pocket with pen sleeves, secure passport pocket 2 front zip pockets, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, mesh pocket, Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 side pockets
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" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Rain Cover Detachable rain cover

You're currently comparing the 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack by Carhartt against the Commuter Parker Backpack by Timbuk2.


Carhartt's 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features while Timbuk2's Commuter Parker 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 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.