Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack vs Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack and the Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Webbing strap on back panel) while the 27L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Ddefender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack 27L Single-Compartment Backpack
Category Work Daypack
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 28L 27L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 18 x 10 12 X 18 X 9.5
Weight (lb) 1.7
Fabric 1200 denier polyester 1200 denier polyester
Color Carhartt Brown Carhartt Brown
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front zippered organization, 2 exterior mesh pockets Two mesh side pockets
Internal Compartments Dedicated pocket Zippered organization compartment
Side Pockets 2 exterior mesh pockets Two mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing strap on back panel
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15-inch laptop Padded; 15 inch laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Duravax™ base Duravax™ base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the 27L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Carhartt's 27L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday 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 27L Single-Compartment Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 12 X 18 X 9.5 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.