The main difference between the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the Spirit Laptop Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Daisy chain under front vista loop) while the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Timbuk2 | Carhartt |
Name | Spirit Laptop Backpack | Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Work | |
Sub Category | Work | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 16L | 23L | |
Dimensions (in) | 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35 | 11.5 x 18 x 8 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.1 | 1.48 | |
Fabric | 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials | 1200 denier polyester | |
Color | Eco Nautical Pop | Carhartt Brown | |
Warranty | Lifetime Warranty | ||
Rating | 3.3 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 side pockets, 1 front zip pocket | 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve | 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | |
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Daisy chain under front vista loop | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 13" laptop | Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Padded air mesh back panel |
Timbuk2's Spirit Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.
The Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 16L (liters), weighs 1.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 9.84 x 5.31 x 15.35. It's made of 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials and is available in Eco Nautical Pop in comparison the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack's capacity is 23L with a size of 11.5 x 18 x 8 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester it weighs 1.48 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.
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