Carhartt Cargo Series And Can Cooler Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Cargo Series and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is that the Cargo Series has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable/hideaway sternum strap) while the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack does not.

Carhartt Cargo Series And Can Cooler Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Cargo Series Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack
Category Cooler Laptop
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 25L 21L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 2.51
Fabric Rip stop nylon 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Color Carhartt Brown
Release Date June 30, 2022
Rating 5
Price Under$150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Contour fit shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable/hideaway sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable/hideaway padded waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zip access
External Pockets 2 exterior mesh pockets, 1 front compartment Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket
Internal Compartments Insulated large main compartment with zippered mesh pocket, eyewear compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 15-inch laptop sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Fully insulated main compartment holds three 12-ounce cans and keeps them cold, hook-n-haul hooks attach to any Cargo Series pack and retract into pocket when not in use

You're currently comparing the Cargo Series by Carhartt against the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt's Cargo Series is a Cooler backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features.

The Carhartt Cargo Series has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs 2.51 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are . It's made of Rip stop 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 .