TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack

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.

TIMBUK2 Spirit Laptop Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Spirit Laptop Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt.


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.