Fjällräven Skule 28 Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack

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.

Fjällräven Skule 28 Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Skule 28 Backpack by Fjällräven against the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt.


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.