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.
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 |
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.
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