The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack and the Carhartt Essential Mini is that the Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack has Internal Compartments (Pen sleeves, mesh pocket) while the Essential Mini does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack | Essential Mini | |
Category | Commuter | Mini | |
Sub Category | Daypack | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 40L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 13 x 19.5 x 8 | 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 $200 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable webbing shoulder straps | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | Durable water repellent | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Roll top closure | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Secure passport pocket, coated canvas front zippered pocket | 1 front slip-in pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Pen sleeves, mesh pocket | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Side release buckles, 2 Rows of M.O.L.L.E Straps | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 17” laptop | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Molded back panel with channels | |
Other Features | Other Features | Comes with hip pack |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features.
The Carhartt Rain Defender® 40L Nylon Roll-Toop Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 19.5 x 8. 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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