The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack and the Timbuk2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 is that the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack has Base / Bottom (Reinforced Duravax™ base panel) while the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Timbuk2 |
Name | Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack | Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 | |
Category | Work | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Work | |
Capacity (L) | 23L | 26L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12.5 x 18.5 x 9 | 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.46 | 2.0 | |
Fabric | 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester | ||
Color | Carhartt Brown | Jet Black | |
Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 9, 2019 | April 21, 2020 | |
Rating | 4.6 | ||
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 | Water-resistant | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with string pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Flap with buckle | |
External Pockets | 2 zip front small pocket | Side stretch pocket, Napoleon pocket under front flap | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, | ||
Side Pockets | Side stretch pocket | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Front daisy chain | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded | Padded; 15" to 17" laptops |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded; 15" to 17" tablet | ||
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 Timbuk2's Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 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 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0's capacity is 26L with a size of 5.91 x 11.81 x 19.69 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Jet Black.
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