TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 vs Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 and the Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack is that the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 has Internal Compartments (Normal top two way zip access, laptop sleeve) while the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Carhartt
Name Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 24.50L 23L
Dimensions (in) 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11 12.5 x 18.5 x 9
Weight (lb) 1.5 1.46
Fabric 100% recycled nylon 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester
Color Eco Black Carhartt Brown
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 9, 2019
Rating 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded 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
External Pockets Elasticized external side pocket, 1 front pocket 2 zip front small pocket
Internal Compartments Normal top two way zip access, laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Reinforced Duravax™ base panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded air mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 by Timbuk2 against the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack by Carhartt .


Timbuk2's Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 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 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 has a capacity of 24.50L (liters), weighs 1.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.02 x 4.72 x 18.11. It's made of 100% recycled nylon and is available in Eco Black 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.