Osprey Daylite Daypack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Daypack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack is that the Daylite Daypack has Shoulder Straps (Padded shoulder straps) while the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack does not.

Osprey Daylite Daypack Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Carhartt
Name Daylite Daypack Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack
Category Daypack Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Daypack
Capacity (L) 13L 40L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 12 x 3 13 x 19.5 x 8
Weight (lb) 1
Fabric 210D Nylon Oxford Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon
Color 11+ colors and patterns Carhartt Brown
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 3, 2008
Rating 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Roll top closure
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Secure passport pocket, coated canvas front zippered pocket
Internal Compartments Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 13” laptop or tablet Pen sleeves, mesh pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Integrated top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Side release buckles, 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17” laptop
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh-covered back panel with slotted foam Molded back panel with channels
Ventilated Back Mesh ventilation
Hydration Features Bladder Size 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Daylite Daypack by Osprey against the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack by Carhartt .


Osprey 's Daylite Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The Osprey Daylite Daypack has a capacity of 13L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 12 x 3. It's made of 210D Nylon Oxford and is available in 11+ colors and patterns 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.