Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack is that the Trek™ 24L Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Straight - adjustable padded strap) while the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack does not.

Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Columbia Carhartt
Name Trek™ 24L Backpack Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack
Category Commuter Commuter
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 24L 40L
Dimensions (in) 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5 13 x 19.5 x 8
Weight (lb) 0.8lb 1oz
Fabric 100% Polyester Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon
Color Peach Blossom/Dark Coral Carhartt Brown
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Roll top closure
External Pockets 1 front zippered pocket Secure passport pocket, coated canvas front zippered pocket
Internal Compartments Water bottle pocket Pen sleeves, mesh pocket
Side Pockets 1 side slip in pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Side release buckles, 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; can accommodate most computers up to 15" Padded; 17” laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Molded back panel with channels

You're currently comparing the Trek™ 24L Backpack by Columbia against the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack by Carhartt .


Columbia's Trek™ 24L Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 0.8lb 1oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in Peach Blossom/Dark Coral in comparison the Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 13 x 19.5 x 8 inches. Constructed from Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.