Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0

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.

Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack by Carhartt against the Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2.


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.