Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack vs Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack and the Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack has Side Pockets (1 side pocket) while the 23L Single Compartment Backpack does not.

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Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack 23L Single Compartment Backpack
Category Laptop Everyday
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 21L 23L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6 19.37 x 16.18 x 4.8
Weight (lb) 1.46
Fabric 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent 1200 denier polyester construction.
Color Black
Release Date June 30, 2022
Rating 5
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Rain Defender DWR (durable water repellent) coating keeps your gear dry in light rain.
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Normal top zip access
External Pockets Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket 1 front zip pocket
Side Pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Duravex base offers abrasion resistance, enhancing durability.

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt against the 23L Single Compartment Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's 23L Single Compartment Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Daypack features.

The Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 21L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 17.5 x 6. It's made of 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent and is available in in comparison the Carhartt 23L Single Compartment Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of 19.37 x 16.18 x 4.8 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester construction. it weighs 1.46 pounds and is available in Black.