Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack vs Carhartt Cargo Series And Can Cooler Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack and the Carhartt Cargo Series is that the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the Cargo Series does not.

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Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack Cargo Series
Category Laptop Cooler
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 21L 25L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 2.51
Fabric 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent Rip stop nylon
Color Carhartt Brown
Release Date June 30, 2022
Rating 5
Price Under $50 Under$150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Contour fit shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable/hideaway sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable/hideaway padded waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket 2 exterior mesh pockets, 1 front compartment
Internal Compartments Insulated large main compartment with zippered mesh pocket, eyewear compartment
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop 15-inch laptop sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded air mesh back panel
Other Features Other Features Fully insulated main compartment holds three 12-ounce cans and keeps them cold, hook-n-haul hooks attach to any Cargo Series pack and retract into pocket when not in use

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt against the Cargo Series by Carhartt.


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's Cargo Series is a Cooler 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 Cargo Series's capacity is 25L with a size of inches. Constructed from Rip stop nylon it weighs 2.51 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.