The main difference between the Fjällräven Skule 28 Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the Skule 28 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Fjällräven | Carhartt |
Name | Skule 28 Backpack | Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack | |
Category | Work | Work | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 23L | |
Dimensions (in) | 4 x 4 x 2 | 11.5 x 18 x 8 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.63 | 1.48 | |
Fabric | 100% polyester | 1200 denier polyester | |
Color | Navy | Carhartt Brown | |
Rating | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable waist strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-repellent Oxford fabric | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 front zip pocket, 2 side slip-in pockets | 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Zippered pocket, mesh organizing pockets | 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | |
Side Pockets | 2 side slip-in pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15” laptop sleeve | Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Organizer Pocket | Mesh organizing pockets | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Comfortable back panel with air mesh | Padded air mesh back panel |
Fjällräven's Skule 28 Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.
The Fjällräven Skule 28 Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 1.63 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 4 x 4 x 2. It's made of 100% polyester and is available in Navy 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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