Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is that the Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack Front View
Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Specs Brand Columbia Carhartt
Name Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Daypack Daypack
Capacity (L) 32L 21L
Dimensions (in) 17.2 x 12.68 x 7.99 12 x 17.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 2.38
Fabric 100% Nylon 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Color 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 30, 2022
Rating 5.0 5
Price Under $125 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zip access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational panel
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top haul handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded; 15 inch laptop
Tablet Sleeve Fleece lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable airmesh backpanel Padded

You're currently comparing the Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack by Columbia against the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt.


Columbia 's Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features.

The Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack has a capacity of 32L (liters), weighs 2.38 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.2 x 12.68 x 7.99. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 3 Colors and patterns in comparison the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack's capacity is 21L with a size of 12 x 17.5 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent it weighs pounds and is available in .