Carhartt Legacy Standard Work Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Legacy Standard Work Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is that the Legacy Standard Work Backpack has Internal Compartments (Large main compartment with inner pockets) while the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack does not.

Carhartt Legacy Standard Work Backpack
Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Legacy Standard Work Backpack Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack
Category Work Laptop
Sub Category School Daypack
Capacity (L) 21L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 18 x 11 12 x 17.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 1.4
Fabric 1200 Denier Heavy-duty Polyester 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Color 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Carhartt Limited Warranty
Release Date June 30, 2022
Rating 4.8 5
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Contour fit shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket
Internal Compartments Large main compartment with inner pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains on shoulder straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated 15" laptop sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom Reinforced Duravax™ base panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel Padded

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


Carhartt 's Legacy Standard Work Backpack is a Work backpack with School features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features.

The Carhartt Legacy Standard Work Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 18 x 11 . It's made of 1200 Denier Heavy-duty Polyester and is available in 5 colors and patterns 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 .