Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack vs Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Essential Mini and the Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack is that the Essential Mini has Shoulder Straps (Adjustable webbing shoulder straps) while the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack does not.

Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Essential Mini Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack
Category Mini Commuter
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 40L
Dimensions (in) 8 x 11.75 x 5 13 x 19.5 x 8
Weight (lb) 0.6
Fabric Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon
Color Black Carhartt Brown
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable webbing 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 Roll top closure
External Pockets 1 front slip-in pocket Secure passport pocket, coated canvas front zippered pocket
Internal Compartments Pen sleeves, mesh pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Side release buckles, 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 17” laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Molded back panel with channels
Other Features Other Features Comes with hip pack

You're currently comparing the Essential Mini by Carhartt against the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack by Carhartt .


Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features while Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack is a Commuter 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® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack's capacity is 40L with a size of 13 x 19.5 x 8 inches. Constructed from Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.