The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack and the Bellroy Melbourne Backpack Compact is that the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Melbourne Backpack Compact does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Bellroy |
Name | Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack | Melbourne Backpack Compact | |
Category | Work | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Work | |
Capacity (L) | 23L | 12L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12.5 x 18.5 x 9 | 11.02 x 6.3 x 15.75 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.46 | 1.54 | |
Fabric | 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester | This bag features durable, water-resistant woven fabric, made from recycled materials. | |
Color | Carhartt Brown | Limestone | |
Warranty | 3 year warranty | ||
Release Date | May 9, 2019 | December 13, 2020 | |
Rating | 3.6 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Contoured adjustable shoulder straps |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with rubber pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Fold-top for easy, one-handed access | |
External Pockets | 2 zip front small pocket | 2 external pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Interior side wall pockets, and A5 document slip pocket | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | Padded; 13” laptop |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Reinforced Duravax™ base panel | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | Padded |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Bellroy 's Melbourne Backpack Compact is a Laptop backpack with Work features.
The Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack has a capacity of 23L (liters), weighs 1.46 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 18.5 x 9. It's made of 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester and is available in Carhartt Brown in comparison the Bellroy Melbourne Backpack Compact's capacity is 12L with a size of 11.02 x 6.3 x 15.75 inches. Constructed from This bag features durable, water-resistant woven fabric, made from recycled materials. it weighs 1.54 pounds and is available in Limestone.
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