Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack vs Carhartt Cooler Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack and the Carhartt Cooler Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Cooler Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Cooler Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack Cooler Backpack
Category Work Cooler
Sub Category Commuter Outdoor
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 18 x 7.5 12.5 x 17.75 x 8
Weight (lb) 1.5
Fabric Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon 1200D Heavy-duty Polyester
Color Carhartt Brown 3 colors and patterns
Warranty Carhartt Limited Warranty
Release Date August 21, 2018
Rating 4.6
Price Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Contoured shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Easy, quick-open cinch top Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket, 2 front slip-in pockets, 2 side slip-in pockets 1 front zipped and slash pockets, 2 side pockets, and fully insulated bottom cooler holds 12 cans
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve Mesh inner pockets
Side Pockets 2 side slip-in pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
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
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Organizer Pocket Front zipped pocket with inner mesh organizer and key fob
Travel Features Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

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


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Work backpack with Commuter features while Carhartt 's Cooler Backpack is a Cooler backpack with Outdoor 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 Cooler Backpack's capacity is with a size of 12.5 x 17.75 x 8 inches. Constructed from 1200D Heavy-duty Polyester it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.