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

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

Carhartt Rain Ddefender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Convertible Tote Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack Convertible Tote Backpack
Category Work Womens
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 18 x 10 13 X 17 X 4
Weight (lb) 1.7 0.22
Fabric 1200 denier polyester 600 denier polyester
Color Carhartt Brown Carhartt Brown
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent Durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with logo print metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top zipped access
External Pockets Front zippered organization, 2 exterior mesh pockets 2 slip in side pockets, 1 front zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Dedicated pocket Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 exterior mesh pockets 2 slip in side 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 Padded; 15 inch
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Duravax™ base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Rain Defender DWR (durable water repellent) coating keeps your gear dry in light rain.

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


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Carhartt's Convertible Tote Backpack is a Womens 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 Convertible Tote Backpack's capacity is with a size of 13 X 17 X 4 inches. Constructed from 600 denier polyester it weighs 0.22 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.