Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack and the Timbuk2 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Timbuk2
Name Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack
Category Work Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Work
Capacity (L) 23L
Dimensions (in) 11.5 x 18 x 8 11.81 x 4.33 x 17.32
Weight (lb) 1.48 1.48
Fabric 1200 denier polyester 100% recycled nylon and polyester
Color Carhartt Brown Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5 4.2
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap Tuckable tote straps when wearing as a backpack; tuckable shoulder straps when carrying as a tote
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zip access
External Pockets 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket Nylon zipper with webbing pulls
Internal Compartments 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve Laptop sleeve, Interior dual slip, scratch-free, tricot-lined pockets
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Two webbing top handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits most 15" laptops/tablets
Tablet Sleeve Padded Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack by Timbuk2.


Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Timbuk2's Vapor Convertible Tote 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 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11.81 x 4.33 x 17.32 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon and polyester it weighs 1.48 pounds and is available in Jet Black.