Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack vs Carhartt Legacy Standard Work Backpack

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

Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Carhartt Legacy Standard Work Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack Legacy Standard Work Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Daypack School
Capacity (L) 21L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6 12 x 18 x 11
Weight (lb) 1.4
Fabric 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent 1200 Denier Heavy-duty Polyester
Color 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Carhartt Limited Warranty
Release Date June 30, 2022
Rating 5 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Contour fit 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 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment with inner pockets
Side Pockets 1 side pocket Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains on shoulder straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop Dedicated 15" laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom Reinforced Duravax™ base panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded air mesh back panel

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


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt 's Legacy Standard Work Backpack is a Work backpack with School 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 Legacy Standard Work Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 12 x 18 x 11 inches. Constructed from 1200 Denier Heavy-duty Polyester it weighs 1.4 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.