The main difference between the Carhartt Cargo Series and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is that the Cargo Series has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable/hideaway sternum strap) while the Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Cargo Series | Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack | |
Category | Cooler | Work | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Commuter | |
Capacity (L) | 25L | 28L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 18 x 7.5 | ||
Weight (lb) | 2.51 | ||
Fabric | Rip stop nylon | Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | Carhartt Brown | |
Price | Under$150 | ||
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Contour fit shoulder straps | J shape - 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 | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Easy, quick-open cinch top | |
External Pockets | 2 exterior mesh pockets, 1 front compartment | 1 front zip pocket, 2 front slip-in pockets, 2 side slip-in pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Insulated large main compartment with zippered mesh pocket, eyewear compartment | Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | |
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | 2 side slip-in pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Two webbing top handles | |
Loops and Attachments | 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps on each side of bag | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | 15-inch laptop sleeve | Padded 15” laptop |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Travel Features | Stowable Straps | Stowable shoulder straps | |
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 |
Carhartt's Cargo Series is a Cooler backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Work backpack with Commuter 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® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 12 x 18 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.
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