Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack vs Incase City Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack and the Incase City Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the City Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Ddefender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Incase City Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Incase
Name Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack City Backpack
Category Work Work
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 28L 21L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 18 x 10 13.5 x 20 x 5.5
Weight (lb) 1.7 2.0
Fabric 1200 denier polyester Durable 270 x 500D blended weave polyester
Color Carhartt Brown 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty Incase 1 Year Limited Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap Breathable mesh shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front zippered organization, 2 exterior mesh pockets 1 front, 1top zipped pocket, and 2 side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments Dedicated pocket Organizational panel
Side Pockets 2 exterior mesh pockets Side pockets can fit accessories
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing strap on back panel
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15-inch laptop Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16"
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Duravax™ base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel Cushioned back panel

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


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Incase's City 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 Incase City Backpack's capacity is 21L with a size of 13.5 x 20 x 5.5 inches. Constructed from Durable 270 x 500D blended weave polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.