TIMBUK2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack is that the Custom Division Laptop Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Ddefender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Carhartt
Name Custom Division Laptop Backpack Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 22L 28L
Dimensions (in) ‎9.84 x 4.33 x 17.32 12 x 18 x 10
Weight (lb) 2.1 1.7
Fabric 1200 denier polyester
Color Ink Carhartt Brown
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 14, 2016
Rating 4.6 4.7
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket, 1 side pocket Front zippered organization, 2 exterior mesh pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff Dedicated pocket
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 2 exterior mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing strap on back panel
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop Padded; 15-inch laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
Base / Bottom Duravax™ base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Custom Division Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt .


Timbuk2's Custom Division Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.

The Timbuk2 Custom Division Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 2.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are ‎9.84 x 4.33 x 17.32. It's made of and is available in Ink in comparison the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Dual-Compartment Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 12 x 18 x 10 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.