Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack vs Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack and the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack has Internal Compartments (Pen sleeves, mesh pocket) while the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack
Category Commuter Everyday
Sub Category Daypack Commuter
Capacity (L) 40L 28L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 19.5 x 8 12 X 18 X 7.5
Fabric Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon
Color Carhartt Brown Carhartt Brown
Price Under $200 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Roll top closure Easy, quick-open cinch top
External Pockets Secure passport pocket, coated canvas front zippered pocket 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip pocket
Internal Compartments Pen sleeves, mesh pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Side release buckles, 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17” laptop Padded; 15” laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Molded back panel with channels

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack by Carhartt against the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features.

The Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 19.5 x 8. It's made of Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon and is available in Carhartt Brown in comparison the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 12 X 18 X 7.5 inches. Constructed from Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.