Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack vs JanSport Half Pint Mini Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Essential Mini and the JanSport Half Pint Mini Backpack is that the Essential Mini has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Durable water repellent) while the Half Pint Mini Backpack does not.

Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack - Front View
JanSport Half Pint Mini Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Carhartt JanSport
Name Essential Mini Half Pint Mini Backpack
Category Mini Mini
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 10.2L
Dimensions (in) 8 x 11.75 x 5 11.2 x 9.8 x 4.1
Weight (lb) 0.6 0.4
Fabric 600 Denier Polyester
Color Black 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 28, 2007
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable webbing shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front slip-in pocket 1 zipped front pocket
Water Bottle No
Handles Top grab handle Web haul handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket
Other Features Other Features Comes with hip pack

You're currently comparing the Essential Mini by Carhartt against the Half Pint Mini Backpack by JanSport .


Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features while JanSport 's Half Pint 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 JanSport Half Pint Mini Backpack's capacity is 10.2L with a size of 11.2 x 9.8 x 4.1 inches. Constructed from 600 Denier Polyester it weighs 0.4 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns .