The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack and the Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has Loops and Attachments (2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps on each side of bag) while the 27L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack | 27L Single-Compartment Backpack | |
Category | Work | Daypack | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 27L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 18 x 7.5 | 12 X 18 X 9.5 | |
Fabric | Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon | 1200 denier polyester | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | Carhartt Brown | |
Price | Under $100 | ||
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Easy, quick-open cinch top | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 front zip pocket, 2 front slip-in pockets, 2 side slip-in pockets | Two mesh side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | Zippered organization compartment | |
Side Pockets | 2 side slip-in pockets | Two mesh side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Two webbing top handles | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps on each side of bag | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded 15” laptop | Padded; 15 inch laptop |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | Padded | |
Travel Features | Stowable Straps | Stowable shoulder straps | |
Base / Bottom | Duravax™ base | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Work backpack with Commuter features while Carhartt's 27L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features.
The Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 18 x 7.5. It's made of Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon and is available in Carhartt Brown in comparison the Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 12 X 18 X 9.5 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.