Carhartt Cooler Backpack vs Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Cooler Backpack and the Carhartt Essential Mini is that the Cooler Backpack has Internal Compartments (Inner mesh organizer, key fob, mesh inner pockets) while the Essential Mini does not.

Carhartt Cooler Backpack
Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Cooler Backpack Essential Mini
Category Cooler Mini
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 17.75 x 8 8 x 11.75 x 5
Weight (lb) 0.6
Fabric 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester
Color Black
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured shoulder straps Adjustable webbing shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent (DWR) Durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front zipped pocket, front slash pockets, 2 side mesh pockets 1 front slip-in pocket
Internal Compartments Inner mesh organizer, key fob, mesh inner pockets
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Baby Features Insulated Pockets Fully insulated bottom cooler holds 12 cans
Other Features Other Features Comes with hip pack

You're currently comparing the Cooler Backpack by Carhartt against the Essential Mini by Carhartt.


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

The Carhartt Cooler Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 17.75 x 8. It's made of 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester and is available in 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.