The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack and the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Spirit Laptop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Timbuk2 |
Name | Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack | Spirit Laptop Backpack | |
Category | Work | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Work | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 16L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 18 x 10 | 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 1.1 | |
Fabric | 1200 denier polyester | 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | Eco Nautical Pop | |
Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 3.3 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with string and plastic 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 side pockets, 1 front zip pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Dedicated pocket | Laptop sleeve | |
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 | Daisy chain under front vista loop | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15-inch laptop | Padded; 13" laptop |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Duravax™ base | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | Padded |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Timbuk2's Spirit 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 Spirit Laptop Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials it weighs 1.1 pounds and is available in Eco Nautical Pop.
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