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

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack and the Carhartt Cooler Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Padded; 15 inch laptop) while the Cooler Backpack does not.

Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Carhartt Cooler Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack Cooler Backpack
Category Laptop Cooler
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 21L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6 12.5 x 17.75 x 8
Fabric 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester
Release Date June 30, 2022
Rating 5
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Rain Defender® durable water repellent (DWR)
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 Front zipped pocket, front slash pockets, 2 side mesh pockets
Internal Compartments Inner mesh organizer, key fob, mesh inner pockets
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Baby Features Insulated Pockets Fully insulated bottom cooler holds 12 cans

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


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's Cooler Backpack 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 Cooler Backpack's capacity is with a size of 12.5 x 17.75 x 8 inches. Constructed from 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester it weighs pounds and is available in .