Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack vs Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack and the Carhartt Essential Mini is that the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has Side Pockets (2 side pockets) while the Essential Mini does not.

Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack Essential Mini
Category Everyday Mini
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 12 X 18 X 7.5 8 x 11.75 x 5
Weight (lb) 0.6
Fabric Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon
Color Carhartt Brown Black
Rating 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Stowable shoulder straps Adjustable webbing shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent Durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Easy, quick-open cinch top Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip pocket 1 front slip-in pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15” laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Other Features Other Features Comes with hip pack

You're currently comparing the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt against the Essential Mini by Carhartt.


Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter features while Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features.

The Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 X 18 X 7.5. It's made of Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon and is available in Carhartt Brown in comparison the Carhartt Essential Mini's capacity is with a size of 8 x 11.75 x 5 inches. Constructed from it weighs 0.6 pounds and is available in Black.