Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack vs The North Face Ruthsac Backpack

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.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Ruthsac Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack by Carhartt against the Ruthsac Backpack by The North Face.


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.