TIMBUK2 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack and the Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack is that the Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop sleeve, Interior dual slip, scratch-free, tricot-lined pockets) while the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 Carhartt
Name Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 23L
Dimensions (in) 11.81 x 4.33 x 17.32 12.5 x 18.5 x 9
Weight (lb) 1.48 1.46
Fabric 100% recycled nylon and polyester 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester
Color Jet Black Carhartt Brown
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 9, 2019
Rating 4.2
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Tuckable tote straps when wearing as a backpack; tuckable shoulder straps when carrying as a tote Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Nylon zipper with webbing pulls 2 zip front small pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, Interior dual slip, scratch-free, tricot-lined pockets
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits most 15" laptops/tablets 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 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Rain Defender® Legacy Classic Work Backpack by Carhartt .


Timbuk2's Vapor Convertible Tote 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 Vapor Convertible Tote Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.48 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.81 x 4.33 x 17.32. It's made of 100% recycled nylon and polyester and is available in Jet 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.