Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack vs Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Essential Mini and the Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack is that the Essential Mini has Other Features (Comes with hip pack) while the 27L Single-Compartment Backpack does not.

Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Essential Mini 27L Single-Compartment Backpack
Category Mini Daypack
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 27L
Dimensions (in) 8 x 11.75 x 5 12 X 18 X 9.5
Weight (lb) 0.6
Fabric 1200 denier polyester
Color Black Carhartt Brown
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable webbing shoulder straps S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable water repellent Rain Defender® 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 1 front slip-in pocket Two mesh side pockets
Internal Compartments Zippered organization compartment
Side Pockets Two mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Duravax™ base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Comes with hip pack

You're currently comparing the Essential Mini by Carhartt against the 27L Single-Compartment Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features while Carhartt's 27L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features.

The Carhartt Essential Mini has a capacity of (liters), weighs 0.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 8 x 11.75 x 5. It's made of and is available in Black in comparison the Carhartt 27L Single-Compartment Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 12 X 18 X 9.5 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.