Carhartt Cargo Series And Can Cooler Backpack vs Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Cargo Series and the Carhartt Essential Mini is that the Cargo Series has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable/hideaway sternum strap) while the Essential Mini does not.

Carhartt Cargo Series And Can Cooler Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Cargo Series Essential Mini
Category Cooler Mini
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Capacity (L) 25L
Dimensions (in) 8 x 11.75 x 5
Weight (lb) 2.51 0.6
Fabric Rip stop nylon
Color Carhartt Brown Black
Rating 4.7
Price Under$150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contour fit shoulder straps Adjustable webbing shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable/hideaway sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable/hideaway padded waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent Durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 exterior mesh pockets, 1 front compartment 1 front slip-in pocket
Internal Compartments Insulated large main compartment with zippered mesh pocket, eyewear compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 15-inch laptop sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel
Other Features Other Features Fully insulated main compartment holds three 12-ounce cans and keeps them cold, hook-n-haul hooks attach to any Cargo Series pack and retract into pocket when not in use Comes with hip pack

You're currently comparing the Cargo Series by Carhartt against the Essential Mini by Carhartt.


Carhartt's Cargo Series is a Cooler backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features.

The Carhartt Cargo Series has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs 2.51 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are . It's made of Rip stop 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.