The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack and the Carhartt Essential Mini is that the Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack has Internal Compartments (2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve) while the Essential Mini does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack | Essential Mini | |
Category | Work | Mini | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 23L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 11.5 x 18 x 8 | 8 x 11.75 x 5 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.48 | 0.6 | |
Fabric | 1200 denier polyester | ||
Color | Carhartt Brown | Black | |
Rating | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | S-shaped curved - adjustable padded strap | Adjustable webbing shoulder straps |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Durable water repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal top two way zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets, 1 front zip pocket, 1 front top slip-in pocket | 1 front slip-in pocket | |
Internal Compartments | 2 front mesh pockets, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 mesh side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15 inch laptop sleeve | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | |
Other Features | Other Features | Comes with hip pack |
Carhartt's Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features while Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features.
The Carhartt Rain Defender® 23L Single-Compartment Backpack has a capacity of 23L (liters), weighs 1.48 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.5 x 18 x 8. It's made of 1200 denier polyester and is available in Carhartt Brown 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.
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