Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack vs Targus 17" Groove Backpack

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.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Targus 17" Groove Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt against the 17" Groove Backpack by Targus .


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.