Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack vs Carhartt Convertible Tote Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack and the Carhartt Convertible Tote Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Padded) while the Convertible Tote Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Convertible Tote Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack Convertible Tote Backpack
Category Work Womens
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 23L
Dimensions (in) 11.5 x 18 x 8 13 X 17 X 4
Weight (lb) 1.48 0.22
Fabric 1200 denier polyester 600 denier polyester
Color Carhartt Brown Carhartt Brown
Rating 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with logo print metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top zipped access
External Pockets 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket 2 slip in side pockets, 1 front zipped pocket
Internal Compartments 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve Padded; 15 inch
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Rain Defender DWR (durable water repellent) coating keeps your gear dry in light rain.

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Carhartt's Convertible Tote Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday 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 Convertible Tote Backpack's capacity is with a size of 13 X 17 X 4 inches. Constructed from 600 denier polyester it weighs 0.22 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.