Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack vs Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack and the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is that the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack
Category Work Everyday
Sub Category Laptop Commuter
Capacity (L) 23L 28L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 18.5 x 9 12 X 18 X 7.5
Weight (lb) 1.46
Fabric 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon
Color Carhartt Brown Carhartt Brown
Release Date May 9, 2019
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Stowable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Easy, quick-open cinch top
External Pockets 2 zip front small pocket 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded; 15” laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Reinforced Duravax™ base panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack by Carhartt against the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter 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 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.