The main difference between the Targus 17" Groove Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack is that the 17" Groove Backpack has Internal Compartments (Foam padded laptop compartment) while the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Targus | Carhartt |
Name | 17" Groove Backpack | Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Work | |
Sub Category | Work | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 30L | 23L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50 | 12.5 x 18.5 x 9 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.54 | 1.46 | |
Fabric | Durable 840D nylon | 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester | |
Color | Black | Carhartt Brown | |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | September 14, 2004 | May 9, 2019 | |
Rating | 4.6 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with webbing pulls | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 5 exyernal pockets | 2 zip front small pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Foam padded laptop compartment | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 17" Laptops and Under | Padded |
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Reinforced Duravax™ base panel | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded air mesh back panel |
Targus 's 17" Groove Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Carhartt 's Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.
The Targus 17" Groove Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 1.54 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.75 x 19.75 x 6.50. It's made of Durable 840D nylon and is available in Black in comparison the Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of 12.5 x 18.5 x 9 inches. Constructed from 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester it weighs 1.46 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.
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