The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack and the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack has Internal Compartments (2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve) while the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack | 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack | |
Category | Work | Everyday | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Commuter | |
Capacity (L) | 23L | 28L | |
Dimensions (in) | 11.5 x 18 x 8 | 12 X 18 X 7.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.48 | ||
Fabric | 1200 denier polyester | Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | Carhartt Brown | |
Rating | 4.5 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap | Stowable shoulder straps |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Easy, quick-open cinch top | |
External Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket | 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip pocket | |
Internal Compartments | 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | 2 side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve | Padded; 15” laptop |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | Padded | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel |
Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features.
The Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack has a capacity of 23L (liters), weighs 1.48 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.5 x 18 x 8. It's made of 1200 denier polyester and is available in Carhartt Brown in comparison the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 12 X 18 X 7.5 inches. Constructed from Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.
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