Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack vs Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack and the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack does not.

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Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack
Category Laptop Everyday
Sub Category Daypack Commuter
Capacity (L) 21L 28L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6 12 X 18 X 7.5
Fabric 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon
Color Carhartt Brown
Release Date June 30, 2022
Rating 5
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Stowable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Easy, quick-open cinch top
External Pockets Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip pocket
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop Padded; 15” laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt against the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter 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 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 12 X 18 X 7.5 inches. Constructed from Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.