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.
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 |
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.
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