Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack vs Carhartt Classic Laptop Backpack

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

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Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack Classic Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 21L 25L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 1.25
Fabric 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent 700-denier nylon
Color Duck Camo
Release Date June 30, 2022
Rating 5
Price Under $50 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket 1 front zipped pocket with organization, 2 slip on side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 2 slip on side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop Padded, 15 inch laptop sleeve
Organizer Pocket 1 front zipped pocket with organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

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


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Classic Laptop Backpack's capacity is 25L with a size of inches. Constructed from 700-denier nylon it weighs 1.25 pounds and is available in Duck Camo.