TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack

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.

TIMBUK2 Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Custom Alcatraz Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack by Carhartt .


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.