Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Custom Prospect Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack and the Timbuk2 Custom Prospect Backpack is that the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Custom Prospect Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Custom Prospect Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Timbuk2
Name Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack Custom Prospect Backpack
Category Commuter Commuter
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 40L 22L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 19.5 x 8
Weight (lb) 2.4
Fabric Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon
Color Carhartt Brown Army
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Price Under $200 Under $159
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Main Compartment Access Roll top closure Flap colosure
External Pockets Secure passport pocket, coated canvas front zippered pocket 2 side pockets, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Pen sleeves, mesh pocket Internal organizer for pens, phones, laptop sleeve,
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 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
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Molded back panel with channels Padded

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack by Carhartt against the Custom Prospect Backpack by Timbuk2.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while Timbuk2's Custom Prospect 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 Timbuk2 Custom Prospect Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.4 pounds and is available in Army.