Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack and the Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 is that the Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal top two way zip access) while the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Timbuk2
Name Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0
Category Work Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Work
Capacity (L) 35L 24.50L
Dimensions (in) 15 x 18 x 11 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 2.3 1.5
Fabric 1200 denier polyester 100% recycled nylon
Color Carhartt Brown Eco Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.5
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 string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side zippered pocket, 2 front zip pockets Elasticized external side pocket, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Organizer pocket in front pocket Normal top two way zip access, laptop sleeve
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
Tablet Sleeve Padded
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 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Timbuk2's Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 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 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0's capacity is 24.50L with a size of 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in Eco Black.