Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack vs Carhartt Classic Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack and the Carhartt Classic Laptop Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack has Stowable Straps (Webbing strap on back panel) while the Classic Laptop Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Classic Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack Classic Laptop Backpack
Category Work Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 35L 25L
Dimensions (in) 15 x 18 x 11
Weight (lb) 2.3 1.25
Fabric 1200 denier polyester 700-denier nylon
Color Carhartt Brown Duck Camo
Rating 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap, contour fit shoulder straps with FastDry® technology wicks away sweat for comfort Straight - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets 2 side zippered pocket, 2 front zip pockets 1 front zipped pocket with organization, 2 slip on side pockets
Internal Compartments Organizer pocket in front pocket Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side zippered pocket 2 slip on side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17 inch laptop Padded, 15 inch laptop sleeve
Organizer Pocket 1 front zipped pocket with organization
Travel Features Stowable Straps Webbing strap on back panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Carhartt's Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Classic Laptop Backpack's capacity is 25L with a size of inches. Constructed from 700-denier nylon it weighs 1.25 pounds and is available in Duck Camo.