The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack and the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Large Cargo Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Briggs & Riley |
Name | Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack | Large Cargo Backpack | |
Category | Work | Work | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 33L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 18 x 10 | 19 x 15 x 8 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 3.2 | |
Fabric | 1200 denier polyester | 1600D Ballistic Nylon | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | 2 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $400 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap | Adjustable padded shoulder straps |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | ||
External Pockets | Front zippered organization, 2 exterior mesh pockets | 3 front and 2 side zipped pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Dedicated pocket | Multiple interior pockets | |
Side Pockets | 2 exterior mesh pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Leather carry handles | |
Loops and Attachments | Webbing strap on back panel | Leather ID tag | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15-inch laptop | Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17" |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | Padded tablet slip pocket | |
Organizer Pocket | Front organizer panel | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Duravax™ base | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | Aerated mesh back padding |
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable zippers pulls | |
RFID Blocking | RFID blocking pocket |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Briggs & Riley 's Large Cargo Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.
The Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 18 x 10. It's made of 1200 denier polyester and is available in Carhartt Brown in comparison the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack's capacity is 33L with a size of 19 x 15 x 8 inches. Constructed from 1600D Ballistic Nylon it weighs 3.2 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.
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