The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® Large Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack and the Carhartt Essential Mini is that the Rain Defender® Large Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable/hideaway sternem strap) while the Essential Mini does not.
Specs | Brand | Carhartt | Carhartt |
Name | Rain Defender® Large Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack | Essential Mini | |
Category | Cooler | Mini | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 25L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 20.25 x 9 | 8 x 11.75 x 5 | |
Weight (lb) | 0.6 | ||
Fabric | 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester | ||
Color | Color:Navy | Black | |
Rating | 4.7 | ||
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | J shape - adjustable padded strap; 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester | Adjustable webbing shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable/hideaway sternem strap | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable/hideaway padded waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Rain Defender® durable water repellent | Durable water repellent | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string and 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 side mesh pockets, | 1 front slip-in pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Zippered mesh pocket, laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | 2 side mesh pockets | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Hook-n-Haul system allows Cargo Series pouches attach | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 15-inch laptop | |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front zippered organization compartment | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded air mesh back panel | |
Baby Features | Insulated Pockets | Fully insulated main compartment holds three 12-ounce cans | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Hydration compatible | |
Other Features | Other Features | Comes with hip pack |
Carhartt 's Rain Defender® Large Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack is a Cooler backpack with Backpacking features while Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features.
The Carhartt Rain Defender® Large Pack + 3 Can Insulated Cooler Backpack has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 20.25 x 9. It's made of 500 denier Cordura® ripstop polyester and is available in Color:Navy 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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