Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack vs The North Face Cryptic Backpack

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

Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt The North Face
Name Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack Cryptic Backpack
Category Laptop Daypack
Sub Category Daypack Laptop
Capacity (L) 21L 29L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 17.5 x 6 13 x 19 x 6
Weight (lb) 2.0
Fabric 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent 600D Polyester
Color 8 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 30, 2022 April 16, 2021
Rating 5 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Water repellant finish
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 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 1 side pocket Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop Padded laptop compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt against the Cryptic Backpack by The North Face .


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while The North Face 's Cryptic Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Laptop 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 The North Face Cryptic Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 13 x 19 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.