The main difference between the Carhartt Essential Mini and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack is that the Essential Mini has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Durable water repellent) while the Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Essential Mini | Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack | |
Category | Mini | Work | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 35L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 8 x 11.75 x 5 | 15 x 18 x 11 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.6 | 2.3 | |
Fabric | 1200 denier polyester | ||
Color | Black | Carhartt Brown | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable webbing shoulder straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap, contour fit shoulder straps with FastDry® technology wicks away sweat for comfort |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | 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 | 2 side zippered pocket, 2 front zip pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Organizer pocket in front pocket | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side zippered pocket | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 17 inch laptop | |
Travel Features | Stowable Straps | Webbing strap on back panel | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | |
Other Features | Other Features | Comes with hip pack |
Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features while Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop 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® 35L Triple-Compartment Backpack's capacity is 35L with a size of 15 x 18 x 11 inches. Constructed from 1200 denier polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.
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