The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Berkeley Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack is that the Berkeley Backpack has Shoulder Straps (Straight - adjustable padded strap) while the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack does not.

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Carhartt
Name Berkeley Backpack Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack
Category Daypack Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Daypack
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 6 x 2 13 x 19.5 x 8
Weight (lb) 1.45
Fabric 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon
Color Tnf Black/Mineral Gold Carhartt Brown
Rating 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Roll top closure
External Pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets Secure passport pocket, coated canvas front zippered pocket
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve Pen sleeves, mesh pocket
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon 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; 16" laptop Padded; 17” laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Molded back panel with channels

You're currently comparing the Berkeley Backpack by The North Face against the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack by Carhartt .


The North Face's Berkeley Backpack 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 The North Face Berkeley Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.45 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6 x 6 x 2. It's made of 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold 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.