TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack is that the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Carhartt
Name Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 18L 35L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 6 x 20.1 15 x 18 x 11
Weight (lb) 2.2 2.3
Fabric 1200 denier polyester
Color Carhartt Brown
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap, contour fit shoulder straps with FastDry® technology wicks away sweat for comfort
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 front pocket, 2 side pockets 2 side zippered pocket, 2 front zip pockets
Internal Compartments Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff Organizer pocket in front pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 side zippered pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Vista loop for attaching blinky bike lights
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17" MacBook Pro Padded; 17 inch laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Stowable Straps Webbing strap on back panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Channeled air mesh ventilated back panel Padded air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt .


Timbuk2's Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.

The Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs 2.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 6 x 20.1 . It's made of and is available in in comparison the Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack's capacity is 35L with a size of 15 x 18 x 11 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.