Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack vs Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack and the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack has Internal Compartments (Organizer pocket in front pocket) while the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack
Category Work Everyday
Sub Category Laptop Commuter
Capacity (L) 35L 28L
Dimensions (in) 15 x 18 x 11 12 X 18 X 7.5
Weight (lb) 2.3
Fabric 1200 denier polyester Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon
Color Carhartt Brown Carhartt Brown
Rating 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap, contour fit shoulder straps with FastDry® technology wicks away sweat for comfort Stowable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Easy, quick-open cinch top
External Pockets 2 side zippered pocket, 2 front zip pockets 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip pocket
Internal Compartments Organizer pocket in front pocket
Side Pockets 2 side zippered pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17 inch laptop Padded; 15” laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Stowable Straps Webbing strap on back panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features.

The Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack has a capacity of 35L (liters), weighs 2.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 15 x 18 x 11. It's made of 1200 denier polyester and is available in Carhartt Brown in comparison the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 12 X 18 X 7.5 inches. Constructed from Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.