Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack has Shoulder Straps (S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap) while the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack
Category Work Commuter
Sub Category Laptop Daypack
Capacity (L) 23L 40L
Dimensions (in) 11.5 x 18 x 8 13 x 19.5 x 8
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 $200
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Roll top closure
External Pockets 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket Secure passport pocket, coated canvas front zippered pocket
Internal Compartments 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve Pen sleeves, mesh pocket
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Side release buckles, 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve Padded; 17” laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel Molded back panel with channels

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack by Carhartt .


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack 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 Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 13 x 19.5 x 8 inches. Constructed from Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.