The main difference between the Carhartt Essential Mini and the Carhartt Rain Defender® Insulated 40 Can Tote Backpack is that the Essential Mini has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Durable water repellent) while the Rain Defender® Insulated 40 Can Tote Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Essential Mini | Rain Defender® Insulated 40 Can Tote Backpack | |
Category | Mini | Cooler | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Daypack | |
Dimensions (in) | 8 x 11.75 x 5 | 21 x 16.5 x 10 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.6 | 1.5 | |
Fabric | 600 denier polyester | ||
Color | Black | Carhartt Brown | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable webbing shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable strap, carry as tote or wear as backpack via convertible |
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 zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 front slip-in pocket | Front exterior zippered pocket | |
Internal Compartments | 2 interior mesh pockets | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Baby Features | Insulated Pockets | Fully insulated main compartment | |
Other Features | Other Features | Comes with hip pack |
Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features while Carhartt's Rain Defender® Insulated 40 Can Tote Backpack is a Cooler 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® Insulated 40 Can Tote Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21 x 16.5 x 10 inches. Constructed from 600 denier polyester it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in Carhartt Brown.