Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack vs Carhartt Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack and the Carhartt Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack does not.

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Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack
Category Laptop Cooler
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 21L 20L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6 12.25 x 18 x 9.5
Weight (lb) 1.85
Fabric 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester
Color Carhartt Brown
Release Date June 30, 2022 September 5, 2019
Rating 5 3.7
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable/hideaway sternem strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket Mesh pocket
Internal Compartments Organization panel, elastic pocket, laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 2 side slip-in pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop Padded; 15-inch laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded air mesh
Baby Features Insulated Pockets Fully insulated main compartment holds three 12-ounce cans
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration compatible
Other Features Other Features Pouch that comes with this pack

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt against the Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated 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 Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 12.25 x 18 x 9.5 inches. Constructed from 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester it weighs 1.85 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.