Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Essential Mini and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is that the Essential Mini has Other Features (Comes with hip pack) while the Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack does not.

Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack - Front View
Carhartt 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Essential Mini Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack
Category Mini Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 21L
Dimensions (in) 8 x 11.75 x 5 12 x 17.5 x 6
Weight (lb) 0.6
Fabric 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent
Color Black
Release Date June 30, 2022
Rating 4.7 5
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable webbing shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable water repellent Water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top zip access
External Pockets 1 front slip-in pocket Front zippered compartment with organization, one side pocket
Side Pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15 inch laptop
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 Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack by Carhartt.


Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack 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 Rain Defender® 21L Classic Laptop Backpack's capacity is 21L with a size of 12 x 17.5 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent it weighs pounds and is available in .