Carhartt Rain Defender® Sling Backpack vs Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack

The main difference between the Carhartt Rain Defender® Sling Backpack and the Carhartt Essential Mini is that the Rain Defender® Sling Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Padded) while the Essential Mini does not.

Carhartt Rain Defender® Sling Backpack - Front View
Carhartt Essential Mini Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Carhartt Carhartt
Name Rain Defender® Sling Backpack Essential Mini
Category Sling Mini
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Dimensions (in) 13 x 17 x 4 8 x 11.75 x 5
Weight (lb) 0.6
Fabric 600 denier polyester
Color Black
Rating 4.7
Price Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable padded mono shoulder strap with side release buckle closure Adjustable webbing shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Rain Defender® durable water repellent Durable water repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Side zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets Front zippered organization compartment 1 front slip-in pocket
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Other Features Other Features Comes with hip pack

You're currently comparing the Rain Defender® Sling Backpack by Carhartt against the Essential Mini by Carhartt.


Carhartt 's Rain Defender® Sling Backpack is a Sling backpack with Daypack features while Carhartt's Essential Mini is a Mini backpack with Everyday features.

The Carhartt Rain Defender® Sling Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 17 x 4. It's made of 600 denier polyester and is available in 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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