Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack vs Fjällräven Kanken Mini Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Essential Mini and the Fjällräven Kanken Mini Backpack is that the Essential Mini has Other Features (Comes with hip pack) while the Kanken Mini Backpack does not.

Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack - Front View
Fjällräven Kanken Mini Backpack
Specs Brand Carhartt Fjällräven
Name Essential Mini Kanken Mini Backpack
Category Mini Mini
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 7L
Dimensions (in) 8 x 11.75 x 5 7.9 x 5 x 11.4
Weight (lb) 0.6 0.5
Fabric Vinylon F
Color Black 50+ colors and patterns
Warranty Fjällräven’s Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 8, 2005
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable webbing shoulder straps Ergonomic X design shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable water repellent Dirt and water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Branded 2 way zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front slip-in pocket 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and compact umbrella
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Dual top snap handle with lock button
Convertible Yes
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective logo
Gym / Sports Features Chair / Seat pad Removable seat pad
Other Features Other Features Comes with hip pack

You're currently comparing the Essential Mini by Carhartt against the Kanken Mini Backpack by Fjällräven .


Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features while Fjällräven 's Kanken Mini Backpack is a Mini backpack with Everyday 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 Fjällräven Kanken Mini Backpack's capacity is 7L with a size of 7.9 x 5 x 11.4 inches. Constructed from Vinylon F it weighs 0.5 pounds and is available in 50+ colors and patterns.