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 Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the Cooler Backpack does not.

Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Carhartt Cooler Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack Cooler Backpack
Category Laptop Cooler
Sub Category Daypack Outdoor
Capacity (L) 21L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6 12.5 x 17.75 x 8
Weight (lb) 1.5
Fabric 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent 1200D Heavy-duty Polyester
Color 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Carhartt Limited Warranty
Release Date June 30, 2022 August 21, 2018
Rating 5 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Rain Defender® durable 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 1 front zipped and slash pockets, 2 side pockets, and fully insulated bottom cooler holds 12 cans
Internal Compartments Mesh inner pockets
Side Pockets 1 side pocket Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop
Organizer Pocket Front zipped pocket with inner mesh organizer and key fob
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

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 Outdoor 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 1200D Heavy-duty Polyester it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.