The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack and the Carhartt Hybrid Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has Side Pockets (2 side slip-in pockets) while the Hybrid Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack | Hybrid Backpack | |
Category | Work | Daypack | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 18 x 7.5 | 17 x 14.5 x 3.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.31 | ||
Fabric | Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon | 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | Wine | |
Release Date | September 20, 2017 | ||
Rating | 4.5 | ||
Price | Under $100 | ||
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap | Straight - adjustable strap |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | Rain Defender® durable water repellent (DWR) | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Easy, quick-open cinch top | Fold-over and zip opening | |
External Pockets | 1 front zip pocket, 2 front slip-in pockets, 2 side slip-in pockets | 1 front zip pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | Two slash pockets, laptop sleeve | |
Side Pockets | 2 side slip-in pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Two webbing top handles | Two webbing top handles | |
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 |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Travel Features | Stowable Straps | Stowable shoulder straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Work backpack with Commuter features while Carhartt's Hybrid 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 Hybrid Backpack's capacity is with a size of 17 x 14.5 x 3.5 inches. Constructed from 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester it weighs 1.31 pounds and is available in Wine.
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