Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack does not.

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Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Columbia
Name Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 21L 32L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6 17.2 x 12.68 x 7.99
Weight (lb) 2.38
Fabric 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent 100% Nylon
Color 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 30, 2022
Rating 5 5.0
Price Under $50 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational panel
Side Pockets 1 side pocket Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top haul handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Fleece lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Breathable airmesh backpanel

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt against the Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack by Columbia .


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Columbia 's Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack is a Laptop 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 Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack's capacity is 32L with a size of 17.2 x 12.68 x 7.99 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 2.38 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.