The main difference between the Carhartt Essential Mini and the Carhartt Rain Defender® Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack is that the Essential Mini has Other Features (Comes with hip pack) while the Rain Defender® Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Essential Mini | Rain Defender® Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack | |
Category | Mini | Cooler | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | 20L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 8 x 11.75 x 5 | 12.25 x 18 x 9.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.6 | ||
Fabric | 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester | ||
Color | Black | Color:Tarmac | |
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable webbing shoulder straps | contour fit shoulder straps with FastDry |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable/hideaway sternem strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Durable water repellent | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 front slip-in pocket | Top zip pocket, 2 side slip-in pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Fully insulated main compartment holds three 12-ounce cans, elastic pocket for tablet, organization panel | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side slip-in pockets | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Pouch that comes with this pack are Hook-N-Haul compatible | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15-inch laptop | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration bladder | |
Other Features | Other Features | Comes with hip pack |
Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features while Carhartt 's Rain Defender® Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack is a Cooler backpack with Backpacking 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® Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 12.25 x 18 x 9.5 inches. Constructed from 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester it weighs pounds and is available in Color:Tarmac.
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