The main difference between the Timbuk2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack is that the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Timbuk2 | Carhartt |
Name | Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack | Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Work | |
Sub Category | Work | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 18L | 23L | |
Dimensions (in) | 13 x 6 x 20.1 | 12.5 x 18.5 x 9 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.2 | 1.46 | |
Fabric | 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester | ||
Color | Carhartt Brown | ||
Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | May 9, 2019 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | ||
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 zip front small pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | 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 |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Travel Features | Base / Bottom | Reinforced Duravax™ base panel | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Channeled air mesh ventilated back panel | Padded air mesh back panel |
Timbuk2's Custom Alcatraz Laptop 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 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® 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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