Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Q Laptop Backpack 2.0

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack and the Timbuk2 Q Laptop Backpack 2.0 is that the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Padded) while the Q Laptop Backpack 2.0 does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Q Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Timbuk2
Name Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack Q Laptop Backpack 2.0
Category Work Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Work
Capacity (L) 23L 20L
Dimensions (in) 11.5 x 18 x 8
Weight (lb) 1.48 2.1
Fabric 1200 denier polyester 100% recycled nylon
Color Carhartt Brown Eco Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 9, 2019
Rating 4.5 3.3
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded 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 Bottom zip pocket, padded back pocket
Internal Compartments 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve Laptop sleeve, Large main compartment fits books, lunch, and a light jacket
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments On-strap bottle opener
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve Padded; 17-inches laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel Air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the Q Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2.


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Timbuk2's Q Laptop Backpack 2.0 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 Q Laptop Backpack 2.0's capacity is 20L with a size of inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in Eco Black.