The main difference between the Carhartt Cargo Series and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the Cargo Series has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable/hideaway sternum strap) while the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Cargo Series | Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack | |
Category | Cooler | Work | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 25L | 23L | |
Dimensions (in) | 11.5 x 18 x 8 | ||
Weight (lb) | 2.51 | 1.48 | |
Fabric | Rip stop nylon | 1200 denier polyester | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | Carhartt Brown | |
Rating | 4.5 | ||
Price | Under$150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Contour fit shoulder straps | S-shaped curved - 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 | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 exterior mesh pockets, 1 front compartment | 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Insulated large main compartment with zippered mesh pocket, eyewear compartment | 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | |
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | 15-inch laptop sleeve | Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | Padded air mesh back panel |
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 |
Carhartt's Cargo Series is a Cooler backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop 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® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of 11.5 x 18 x 8 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester it weighs 1.48 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.
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