The main difference between the Carhartt Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack and the Patagonia Refugio Backpack is that the Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack has Insulated Pockets (Fully insulated main compartment holds three 12-ounce cans) while the Refugio Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Patagonia |
Name | Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack | Refugio Backpack | |
Category | Cooler | Daypack | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 20L | 30L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12.25 x 18 x 9.5 | 7 x 14 x 17 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.85 | 2 | |
Fabric | 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester | ||
Color | Carhartt Brown | Agave Plume Grey Print | |
Release Date | September 5, 2019 | ||
Rating | 3.7 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap | J shape - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable/hideaway sternem strap | Adjustable sternum strap | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with plastic pulls | Nylon zipper | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top zip access | |
External Pockets | Mesh pocket | 2 zippered mesh pockets, 1 front zip pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Organization panel, elastic pocket, laptop sleeve | Padded Laptop Sleeve | |
Side Pockets | 2 side slip-in pockets | 2 zippered mesh pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15-inch laptop | Padded |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh | Padded |
Baby Features | Insulated Pockets | Fully insulated main compartment holds three 12-ounce cans | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration compatible | |
Other Features | Other Features | Pouch that comes with this pack |
Carhartt's Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack is a Cooler backpack with Daypack features while Patagonia's Refugio Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features.
The Carhartt Medium Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 1.85 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.25 x 18 x 9.5. It's made of 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester and is available in Carhartt Brown in comparison the Patagonia Refugio Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of 7 x 14 x 17 inches. Constructed from it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Agave Plume Grey Print.
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