Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack vs Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack and the Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack has Internal Compartments (Dedicated pocket) while the 23L Single Compartment Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Ddefender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack 23L Single Compartment Backpack
Category Work Everyday
Sub Category Laptop Daypack
Capacity (L) 28L 23L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 18 x 10 19.37 x 16.18 x 4.8
Weight (lb) 1.7 1.46
Fabric 1200 denier polyester 1200 denier polyester construction.
Color Carhartt Brown Black
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent Rain Defender DWR (durable water repellent) coating keeps your gear dry in light rain.
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zip access
External Pockets Front zippered organization, 2 exterior mesh pockets 1 front zip pocket
Internal Compartments Dedicated pocket
Side Pockets 2 exterior mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing strap on back panel
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15-inch laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Duravax™ base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel
Other Features Other Features Duravex base offers abrasion resistance, enhancing durability.

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the 23L Single Compartment Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Carhartt's 23L Single Compartment Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Daypack 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 Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of 19.37 x 16.18 x 4.8 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester construction. it weighs 1.46 pounds and is available in Black.