Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack vs Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack

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.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt against the 27L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt.


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.