The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack and the Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack is that the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent) while the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Timbuk2 |
Name | Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack | Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack | |
Category | Work | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Work | |
Capacity (L) | 23L | 18L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12.5 x 18.5 x 9 | 13 x 6 x 20.1 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.46 | 2.2 | |
Fabric | 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester | ||
Color | Carhartt Brown | ||
Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 9, 2019 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
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 metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 zip front small pocket | 2 front pocket, 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Vista loop for attaching blinky bike lights | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | Padded; 17" MacBook Pro |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Reinforced Duravax™ base panel | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | Channeled air mesh ventilated back panel |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Timbuk2's Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack 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 Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 13 x 6 x 20.1 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.2 pounds and is available in .
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