Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack vs Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack

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

Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack
Category Work Everyday
Sub Category Laptop Commuter
Capacity (L) 23L 40L
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 18.5 x 9 13 X 19.5 X 8
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 $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Rolltop opening, side access
External Pockets 2 zip front small pocket Front zippered pocket with pen sleeves, secure passport pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, mesh pocket,
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Bottom straps, 2 rows of M.O.L.L.E strap
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded; 17" laptop
Travel Features Base / Bottom Reinforced Duravax™ base panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack by Carhartt against the 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Carhartt's 40L Nylon Roll-Top 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 40L Nylon Roll-Top Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 13 X 19.5 X 8 inches. Constructed from Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.