Simple Modern 25L Legacy Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the Simple Modern 25L Legacy Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the 25L Legacy Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.

Simple Modern 25L Legacy Backpack Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Simple Modern Carhartt
Name 25L Legacy Backpack Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 25L 23L
Dimensions (in) 15.07 x 13.89 x 3.7 11.5 x 18 x 8
Weight (lb) 1.7 1.48
Fabric Durable Polyester 1200 denier polyester
Color 30+ colors and patterns Carhartt Brown
Warranty Simple Modern Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.5
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket
Internal Compartments Open and zipped mesh pocket 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve Padded
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Rolling suitcase sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the 25L Legacy Backpack by Simple Modern against the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt.


Simple Modern 's 25L Legacy Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.

The Simple Modern 25L Legacy Backpack has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 15.07 x 13.89 x 3.7. It's made of Durable Polyester and is available in 30+ colors and patterns 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.