Carhartt Hybrid Backpack vs Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Hybrid Backpack and the Carhartt Essential Mini is that the Hybrid Backpack has Internal Compartments (Two slash pockets, laptop sleeve) while the Essential Mini does not.

Carhartt Hybrid Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Hybrid Backpack Essential Mini
Category Daypack Mini
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Dimensions (in) 17 x 14.5 x 3.5 8 x 11.75 x 5
Weight (lb) 1.31 0.6
Fabric 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester
Color Wine Black
Release Date September 20, 2017
Rating 4.5 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable strap Adjustable webbing shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent (DWR) Durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Fold-over and zip opening Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front zip pocket 1 front slip-in pocket
Internal Compartments Two slash pockets, laptop sleeve
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Other Features Other Features Comes with hip pack

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


Carhartt's Hybrid Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features while Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features.

The Carhartt Hybrid Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.31 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 14.5 x 3.5. It's made of 1200-denier heavy-duty polyester and is available in Wine in comparison the Carhartt Essential Mini's capacity is with a size of 8 x 11.75 x 5 inches. Constructed from it weighs 0.6 pounds and is available in Black.