The main difference between the Chrome Industries 20L Urban Ex 2.0 Rolltop Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the 20L Urban Ex 2.0 Rolltop Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Chrome Industries | Carhartt |
Name | 20L Urban Ex 2.0 Rolltop Backpack | Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Work | |
Sub Category | Work | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 20L | 23L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17.5 x 23.5 x 14 | 11.5 x 18 x 8 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.48 | ||
Fabric | 600D Polyester | 1200 denier polyester | |
Color | Black | Carhartt Brown | |
Warranty | Chrome Industries Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 7, 2020 | ||
Rating | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Ergonomic shoulder straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | 100% welded waterproof | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Rolltop access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket | ||
Internal Compartments | 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Molle | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" | Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | |
Other Features | Other Features | Reflective attachment loops for u-lock & storage |
Chrome Industries 's 20L Urban Ex 2.0 Rolltop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.
The Chrome Industries 20L Urban Ex 2.0 Rolltop Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.5 x 23.5 x 14. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in Black in comparison the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of 11.5 x 18 x 8 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester it weighs 1.48 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.
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