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

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

Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Timbuk2
Name Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack Spirit Laptop Backpack
Category Work Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Work
Capacity (L) 35L 16L
Dimensions (in) 15 x 18 x 11 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35
Weight (lb) 2.3 1.1
Fabric 1200 denier polyester 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials
Color Carhartt Brown Eco Nautical Pop
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 3.3
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 S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string and plastic 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 2 side pockets, 1 front zip pocket
Internal Compartments Organizer pocket in front pocket Laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side zippered pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chain under front vista loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17 inch laptop Padded; 13" laptop
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 Spirit Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Timbuk2's Spirit 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 Spirit Laptop Backpack's capacity is 16L with a size of 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials it weighs 1.1 pounds and is available in Eco Nautical Pop.