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

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.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Hybrid Backpack - Front View
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

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


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.