The main difference between the Carhartt Cargo Series and the Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack is that the Cargo Series has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable/hideaway sternum strap) while the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Cargo Series | Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack | |
Category | Cooler | Work | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 25L | 23L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12.5 x 18.5 x 9 | ||
Weight (lb) | 2.51 | 1.46 | |
Fabric | Rip stop nylon | 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | Carhartt Brown | |
Release Date | May 9, 2019 | ||
Price | Under$150 | Under $100 | |
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 | Rain Defender® durable 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 zip front small pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Insulated large main compartment with zippered mesh pocket, eyewear compartment | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | 15-inch laptop sleeve | Padded |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Reinforced Duravax™ base panel | |
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® Legacy Classic Work 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® Legacy Classic Work Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of 12.5 x 18.5 x 9 inches. Constructed from 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester it weighs 1.46 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.
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