The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack and the Carhartt Essential Mini is that the Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has Internal Compartments (Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve) while the Essential Mini does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack | Essential Mini | |
Category | Work | Mini | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 18 x 7.5 | 8 x 11.75 x 5 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.6 | ||
Fabric | Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon | ||
Color | Carhartt Brown | Black | |
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $100 | ||
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap | Adjustable webbing shoulder straps |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | Durable water repellent | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | |
Main Compartment Access | Easy, quick-open cinch top | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 front zip pocket, 2 front slip-in pockets, 2 side slip-in pockets | 1 front slip-in pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side slip-in pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Two webbing top handles | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps on each side of bag | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded 15” laptop | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Travel Features | Stowable Straps | Stowable shoulder straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | |
Other Features | Other Features | Comes with hip pack |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack is a Work backpack with Commuter features while Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features.
The Carhartt Rain Defender® 28L Nylon Cinch-Top Convertible Tote Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 18 x 7.5. It's made of Heavy-duty, 700-denier nylon 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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