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.
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 |
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.
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