Carhartt Hybrid Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Hybrid Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is that the Hybrid Backpack has Internal Compartments (Two slash pockets, laptop sleeve) while the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack does not.

Carhartt Hybrid Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Hybrid Backpack Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack
Category Daypack Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 21L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 14.5 x 3.5 12 x 17.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 1.31
Fabric 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Color Wine
Release Date September 20, 2017 June 30, 2022
Rating 4.5 5
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent (DWR) Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Fold-over and zip opening Normal top zip access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket
Internal Compartments Two slash pockets, laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded; 15 inch laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

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


Carhartt's Hybrid Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features.

The Carhartt Hybrid Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.31 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 14.5 x 3.5. It's made of 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester and is available in Wine 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 .