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

The main difference between the Carhartt Essential Mini and the Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is that the Essential Mini has Handles (Top grab handle) while the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack does not.

Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Essential Mini 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack
Category Mini Everyday
Sub Category Everyday Commuter
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 8 x 11.75 x 5 12 X 18 X 7.5
Weight (lb) 0.6
Fabric Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon
Color Black Carhartt Brown
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable webbing shoulder straps Stowable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable water repellent Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Easy, quick-open cinch top
External Pockets 1 front slip-in pocket 2 side pockets, 2 front slip-in pockets, 1 front zip 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 Essential Mini by Carhartt against the 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features while Carhartt's 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Commuter 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 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 12 X 18 X 7.5 inches. Constructed from Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.