The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack and the Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the Rain Defender® Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable/hideaway sternem strap) while the 27L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Rain Defender® Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack | 27L Single-Compartment Backpack | |
Category | Cooler | Daypack | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 20L | 27L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12.25 x 18 x 9.5 | 12 X 18 X 9.5 | |
Fabric | 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester | 1200 denier polyester | |
Color | Color:Tarmac | Carhartt Brown | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | contour fit shoulder straps with FastDry | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable/hideaway sternem strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Top zip pocket, 2 side slip-in pockets | Two mesh side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Fully insulated main compartment holds three 12-ounce cans, elastic pocket for tablet, organization panel | Zippered organization compartment | |
Side Pockets | 2 side slip-in pockets | Two mesh side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Pouch that comes with this pack are Hook-N-Haul compatible | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15-inch laptop | Padded; 15 inch laptop |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Duravax™ base | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | Padded |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration bladder |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack is a Cooler backpack with Backpacking features while Carhartt's 27L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features.
The Carhartt Rain Defender® Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.25 x 18 x 9.5. It's made of 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester and is available in Color:Tarmac in comparison the Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 12 X 18 X 9.5 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.