Chrome Industries Volcan 15 Inch Laptop Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the Chrome Industries Volcan 15 Inch Laptop Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the Volcan 15 Inch Laptop Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Removable sternum strap) while the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.

Chrome Industries Volcan 15 Inch Laptop Backpack Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Chrome Industries Carhartt
Name Volcan 15 Inch Laptop Backpack Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 31L 23L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 12 x 6 11.5 x 18 x 8
Weight (lb) 1.48
Fabric 1000d Tarp with 600d polyester liner 1200 denier polyester
Color 3 Colors and patterns Carhartt Brown
Warranty Chrome Industries Lifetime Warranty
Release Date March 8, 2019
Rating 4.6 4.5
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic shoulder straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Removable sternum strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket, 1 zipped side pockets and 2 side 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 Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
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 Molded EVA back panel Padded air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Volcan 15 Inch Laptop Backpack by Chrome Industries against the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt.


Chrome Industries 's Volcan 15 Inch Laptop 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 Volcan 15 Inch Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19 x 12 x 6. It's made of 1000d Tarp with 600d polyester liner and is available in 3 Colors and patterns 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.