The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack and the The North Face Ruthsac Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Ruthsac Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | The North Face |
Name | Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack | Ruthsac Backpack | |
Category | Commuter | Commuter | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Daypack | |
Capacity (L) | 40L | 31.5L | |
Dimensions (in) | 13 x 19.5 x 8 | 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 | |
Fabric | Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon | 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | Brandy Brown/Root Brown | |
Rating | 4.1 | ||
Price | Under $200 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Roll top closure | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Secure passport pocket, coated canvas front zippered pocket | Two external, secure-zip barrel pockets hold water bottles and daily essentials | |
Internal Compartments | Pen sleeves, mesh pocket | Zippered laptop compartment | |
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | 2 zippered side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Side release buckles, 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 17” laptop | Padded |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Molded back panel with channels | Padded back panel |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Ruthsac Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack 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 The North Face Ruthsac Backpack's capacity is 31.5L with a size of 12 x 5.9 x 18.7 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled polyester twill or heather polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish depending on colorway. it weighs pounds and is available in Brandy Brown/Root Brown.
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