The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack and the Samsonite Xenon 3.0 Small Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Xenon 3.0 Small Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Samsonite |
Name | Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack | Xenon 3.0 Small Backpack | |
Category | Work | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Work | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 18 x 10 | 15.5 × 10.5 × 5 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 1.6 | |
Fabric | 1200 denier polyester | 1680 Denier Ballistic Poly Fabric | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Samsonite Limited 10 Year Global Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $75 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap | Padded shoulder straps |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Micro forged matte gunmetal logo and zipper pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | Front zippered organization, 2 exterior mesh pockets | Large zipped front pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Dedicated pocket | Roomy main compartment features storage space and well considered business organization | |
Side Pockets | 2 exterior mesh pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | No | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Neoprene padded grip handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Webbing strap on back panel | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15-inch laptop | Separate padded laptop compartment fits up to 13" |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | Tablet pocket storage | |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | SmartSleeve feature | |
Base / Bottom | Duravax™ base | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | Air mesh padding and lumbar support |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Samsonite 's Xenon 3.0 Small Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work 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 Samsonite Xenon 3.0 Small Backpack's capacity is with a size of 15.5 × 10.5 × 5 inches. Constructed from 1680 Denier Ballistic Poly Fabric it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns .
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