Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack and the Timbuk2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack has Stowable Straps (Webbing strap on back panel) while the Custom Division Laptop Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Timbuk2
Name Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack Custom Division Laptop Backpack
Category Work Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Work
Capacity (L) 35L 22L
Dimensions (in) 15 x 18 x 11 ‎9.84 x 4.33 x 17.32
Weight (lb) 2.3 2.1
Fabric 1200 denier polyester
Color Carhartt Brown Ink
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 14, 2016
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $200
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
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string 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 1 front zip pocket, 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Organizer pocket in front pocket Laptop sleeve, internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff
Side Pockets 2 side zippered pocket 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17 inch laptop Padded; 15" laptop
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Webbing strap on back panel
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
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 Custom Division Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Timbuk2's Custom Division Laptop 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 Timbuk2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of ‎9.84 x 4.33 x 17.32 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in Ink.