The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack and the Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Timbuk2 |
Name | Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack | Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack | |
Category | Work | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Work | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 18L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 18 x 10 | 13 x 6 x 20.1 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 2.2 | |
Fabric | 1200 denier polyester | ||
Color | Carhartt Brown | ||
Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap | J shape - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | 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 | 2 front pocket, 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Dedicated pocket | Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff | |
Side Pockets | 2 exterior mesh pockets | 2 side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Webbing strap on back panel | Vista loop for attaching blinky bike lights | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15-inch laptop | Padded; 17" MacBook Pro |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | Padded | |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Duravax™ base | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | Channeled air mesh ventilated back panel |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Timbuk2's Custom Alcatraz Laptop 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 Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 13 x 6 x 20.1 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.2 pounds and is available in .
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