Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack vs TUMI Velocity Backpack

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

Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack - Front View
TUMI Velocity Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt TUMI
Name 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack Velocity Backpack
Category Everyday Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 13 X 19.5 X 8 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 $200 Under $1600
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - padded adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Magnetic zippers
Main Compartment Access Rolltop opening, side access Zip opening to main compartment
External Pockets Front zippered pocket with pen sleeves, secure passport 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 Laptop sleeve, mesh pocket, 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 Top grab handle Leather top carry handle
Loops and Attachments Bottom straps, 2 rows of M.O.L.L.E strap
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" laptop Padded; fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen)
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack by Carhartt against the Velocity Backpack by TUMI.


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