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

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack and the Carhartt Hybrid Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack has Side Pockets (1 side pocket) while the Hybrid Backpack does not.

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Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack Hybrid Backpack
Category Laptop Daypack
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 21L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6 17 x 14.5 x 3.5
Weight (lb) 1.31
Fabric 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester
Color Wine
Release Date June 30, 2022 September 20, 2017
Rating 5 4.5
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable strap
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 Fold-over and zip opening
External Pockets Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket 1 front zip pocket
Internal Compartments Two slash pockets, laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two webbing top handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

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


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's Hybrid Backpack is a Daypack 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 Hybrid Backpack's capacity is with a size of 17 x 14.5 x 3.5 inches. Constructed from 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester it weighs 1.31 pounds and is available in Wine.