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

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack and the Timbuk2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 is that the Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack has Stowable Straps (Webbing strap on back panel) while the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Timbuk2
Name Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0
Category Work Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Work
Capacity (L) 35L 26L
Dimensions (in) 15 x 18 x 11 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69
Weight (lb) 2.3 2.0
Fabric 1200 denier polyester
Color Carhartt Brown Jet Black
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 21, 2020
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $150
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
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap with buckle
External Pockets 2 side zippered pocket, 2 front zip pockets Side stretch pocket, Napoleon pocket under front flap
Internal Compartments Organizer pocket in front pocket Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve,
Side Pockets 2 side zippered pocket Side stretch pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17 inch laptop Padded; 15" to 17" laptops
Tablet Sleeve Padded; 15" to 17" tablet
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 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Timbuk2's Spire 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 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0's capacity is 26L with a size of 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Jet Black.