The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack and the Timbuk2 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Timbuk2 |
Name | Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack | Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack | |
Category | Work | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Work | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 18 x 10 | 11.81 x 4.33 x 17.32 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 1.48 | |
Fabric | 1200 denier polyester | 100% recycled nylon and polyester | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | Jet Black | |
Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.2 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap | Tuckable tote straps when wearing as a backpack; tuckable shoulder straps when carrying as a tote |
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 top zip access | |
External Pockets | Front zippered organization, 2 exterior mesh pockets | Nylon zipper with webbing pulls | |
Internal Compartments | Dedicated pocket | Laptop sleeve, Interior dual slip, scratch-free, tricot-lined pockets | |
Side Pockets | 2 exterior mesh pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Two webbing top handles | |
Loops and Attachments | Webbing strap on back panel | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15-inch laptop | Padded laptop sleeve fits most 15" laptops/tablets |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | 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 Vapor Convertible Tote 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 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11.81 x 4.33 x 17.32 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon and polyester it weighs 1.48 pounds and is available in Jet Black.
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