Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack vs Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack and the Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack does not.

Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Daypack Laptop
Capacity (L) 21L 35L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6 15 x 18 x 11
Weight (lb) 2.3
Fabric 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent 1200 denier polyester
Color Carhartt Brown
Release Date June 30, 2022
Rating 5 4.7
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Contour fit shoulder straps with FastDry® technology
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket Two side zippered pockets, Top compartment, Front zippered organization compartment
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, Fleece lined eyewear compartment
Side Pockets 1 side pocket Two side zippered pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing strap on back panel
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop Padded; 17 inch laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded air mesh

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt against the 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt .


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt 's 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop 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 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack's capacity is 35L with a size of 15 x 18 x 11 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.