Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack vs Incase City Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack and the Incase City Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the City Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Incase City Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Incase
Name Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack City Backpack
Category Work Work
Sub Category Laptop Laptop
Capacity (L) 23L 21L
Dimensions (in) 11.5 x 18 x 8 13.5 x 20 x 5.5
Weight (lb) 1.48 2.0
Fabric 1200 denier polyester Durable 270 x 500D blended weave polyester
Color Carhartt Brown 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty Incase 1 Year Limited Warranty
Rating 4.5 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap Breathable mesh shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket 1 front, 1top zipped pocket, and 2 side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve Organizational panel
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets Side pockets can fit accessories
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16"
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel Cushioned back panel

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


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Incase's City Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop 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 Incase City Backpack's capacity is 21L with a size of 13.5 x 20 x 5.5 inches. Constructed from Durable 270 x 500D blended weave polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.