The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack and the Simple Modern 25L Legacy Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the 25L Legacy Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Simple Modern |
Name | Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack | 25L Legacy Backpack | |
Category | Work | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Work | |
Capacity (L) | 23L | 25L | |
Dimensions (in) | 11.5 x 18 x 8 | 15.07 x 13.89 x 3.7 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.48 | 1.7 | |
Fabric | 1200 denier polyester | Durable Polyester | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Simple Modern Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap | Padded adjustable shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water resistant material | ||
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 | 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | Open and zipped mesh pocket | |
Side Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve | Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | Tablet sleeve | |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket | ||
Travel Features | Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | Rolling suitcase sleeve | |
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 Simple Modern 's 25L Legacy Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work 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 Simple Modern 25L Legacy Backpack's capacity is 25L with a size of 15.07 x 13.89 x 3.7 inches. Constructed from Durable Polyester it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns.
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