Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack vs Carhartt Legacy Standard Work Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Essential Mini and the Carhartt Legacy Standard Work Backpack is that the Essential Mini has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the Legacy Standard Work Backpack does not.

Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Legacy Standard Work Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Essential Mini Legacy Standard Work Backpack
Category Mini Work
Sub Category Everyday School
Dimensions (in) 8 x 11.75 x 5 12 x 18 x 11
Weight (lb) 0.6 1.4
Fabric 1200 Denier Heavy-duty Polyester
Color Black 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Carhartt Limited Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable webbing shoulder straps Contour fit shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable water repellent Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front slip-in pocket 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment with inner pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle or umbrella
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains on shoulder straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated 15" laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Dedicated tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom Reinforced Duravax™ base panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded air mesh back panel
Other Features Other Features Comes with hip pack

You're currently comparing the Essential Mini by Carhartt against the Legacy Standard Work Backpack by Carhartt .


Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features while Carhartt 's Legacy Standard Work Backpack is a Work backpack with School 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 Legacy Standard Work Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 12 x 18 x 11 inches. Constructed from 1200 Denier Heavy-duty Polyester it weighs 1.4 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.