Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack vs Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack

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

Carhartt Rain Ddefender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack
Category Work Everyday
Sub Category Laptop Commuter
Capacity (L) 28L 28L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 18 x 10 12 X 18 X 7.5
Weight (lb) 1.7
Fabric 1200 denier polyester Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon
Color Carhartt Brown Carhartt Brown
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap Stowable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Easy, quick-open cinch top
External Pockets Front zippered organization, 2 exterior mesh pockets 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip pocket
Internal Compartments Dedicated pocket
Side Pockets 2 exterior mesh pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing strap on back panel 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15-inch laptop Padded; 15” laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Duravax™ base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter 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 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 12 X 18 X 7.5 inches. Constructed from Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.