The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack and the Targus 17" Groove Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack has Stowable Straps (Webbing strap on back panel) while the 17" Groove Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Targus |
Name | Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack | 17" Groove Backpack | |
Category | Work | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Work | |
Capacity (L) | 35L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 15 x 18 x 11 | 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.3 | 1.54 | |
Fabric | 1200 denier polyester | Durable 840D nylon | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | Black | |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | September 14, 2004 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap, contour fit shoulder straps with FastDry® technology wicks away sweat for comfort | J shape - adjustable padded strap |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with webbing pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 side zippered pocket, 2 front zip pockets | 5 exyernal pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Organizer pocket in front pocket | Foam padded laptop compartment | |
Side Pockets | 2 side zippered pocket | 2 side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 17 inch laptop | Padded; 17" Laptops and Under |
Travel Features | Stowable Straps | Webbing strap on back panel | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | Padded |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Targus 's 17" Groove Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work 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 Targus 17" Groove Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50 inches. Constructed from Durable 840D nylon it weighs 1.54 pounds and is available in Black.
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