The main difference between the Carhartt Cargo Series Daypack + 3 Can Cooler Tarmac One Size Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the Cargo Series Daypack + 3 Can Cooler Tarmac One Size Backpack 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 Daypack + 3 Can Cooler Tarmac One Size Backpack | Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack | |
Category | Cooler | Work | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 20L | 23L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12.25 x 18 x 9.5 | 11.5 x 18 x 8 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.48 | ||
Fabric | 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester | 1200 denier polyester | |
Color | Tarmac | Carhartt Brown | |
Rating | 4.5 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable contour fit shoulder straps with FastDry® technology wicks away sweat for comfort | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable/hideaway sternum strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal top zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets. Pouch that comes with this pack are Hook-N-Haul compatible with any pack and if not being used fit into the pocket when not being used | 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Large main-compartment with organization panel and elastic pocket for tablet or hydration bladder. Fully insulated main compartment holds three 12-ounce cans and keeps them cold | 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | |
Side Pockets | 2 slip in side pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | |
Water Bottle | No | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | Padded | |
Organizer Pocket | Large main-compartment with organization panel | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | Padded air mesh back panel |
Carhartt's Cargo Series Daypack + 3 Can Cooler Tarmac One Size Backpack 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 Daypack + 3 Can Cooler Tarmac One Size Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.25 x 18 x 9.5. It's made of 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester and is available in Tarmac 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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