Carhartt Cooler Backpack vs Polar Bear Soft Side Cooler Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Cooler Backpack and the Polar Bear Soft Side Cooler Backpack is that the Cooler Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Rain Defender® durable water repellent ) while the Soft Side Cooler Backpack does not.

Carhartt Cooler Backpack Front View
Polar Bear Soft Side Cooler Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Polar Bear
Name Cooler Backpack Soft Side Cooler Backpack
Category Cooler Cooler
Sub Category Outdoor Outdoor
Dimensions (in) 12.5 x 17.75 x 8 18 x 12 x 7
Weight (lb) 1.5 5
Fabric 1200D Heavy-duty Polyester Rugged 840D Nylon, High density Insulation Foam
Color 3 colors and patterns Black, Silver
Warranty Carhartt Limited Warranty Polar Bear Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 21, 2018 March 3, 2021
Rating 4.6 4.6
Price Under $75 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers YKK #10 heavy-duty zipper and buckles
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped and slash pockets, 2 side pockets, and fully insulated bottom cooler holds 12 cans Front zipped and mesh pocket plus 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Mesh inner pockets Roomy insulated main compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Dual tote grab handle
Loops and Attachments Bottle opener
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Front zipped pocket with inner mesh organizer and key fob
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel 2″ thick padded backrest
Anti Theft Features Cut / Slash Proof Material Tear resistant shell

You're currently comparing the Cooler Backpack by Carhartt against the Soft Side Cooler Backpack by Polar Bear .


Carhartt 's Cooler Backpack is a Cooler backpack with Outdoor features while Polar Bear 's Soft Side Cooler Backpack is a Cooler backpack with Outdoor features.

The Carhartt Cooler Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 17.75 x 8. It's made of 1200D Heavy-duty Polyester and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Polar Bear Soft Side Cooler Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 18 x 12 x 7 inches. Constructed from Rugged 840D Nylon, High density Insulation Foam it weighs 5 pounds and is available in Black, Silver.