Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack vs Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack and the Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack does not.

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Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack
Category Laptop Everyday
Sub Category Daypack Commuter
Capacity (L) 21L 40L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6 13 X 19.5 X 8
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 $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Rolltop opening, side access
External Pockets Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket Front zippered pocket with pen sleeves, secure passport pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, mesh pocket,
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Bottom straps, 2 rows of M.O.L.L.E strap
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop Padded; 17" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt against the 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's 40L Nylon Roll-Top 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 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 13 X 19.5 X 8 inches. Constructed from Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.