The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack and the Timbuk2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Padded) while the Custom Division Laptop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Timbuk2 |
Name | Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack | Custom Division Laptop Backpack | |
Category | Work | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Work | |
Capacity (L) | 23L | 22L | |
Dimensions (in) | 11.5 x 18 x 8 | 9.84 x 4.33 x 17.32 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.48 | 2.1 | |
Fabric | 1200 denier polyester | ||
Color | Carhartt Brown | Ink | |
Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | December 14, 2016 | ||
Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket | 1 front zip pocket, 1 side pocket | |
Internal Compartments | 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | Laptop sleeve, internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff | |
Side Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | 1 side pocket | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve | Padded; 15" laptop |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Organizer Pocket | Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | Luggage pass-through | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | Padded |
Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Timbuk2's Custom Division Laptop 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 Timbuk2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 9.84 x 4.33 x 17.32 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in Ink.
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