Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack

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.

Carhartt Rain Ddefender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack by Timbuk2.


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.