Puma Academy Backpack vs Puma Essentials Backpack

The main difference between the Puma Academy Backpack and the Puma Essentials Backpack is that the Academy Backpack has Side Pockets (2 slip in side pockets) while the Essentials Backpack does not.

Puma Academy Backpack - Front View
Puma Essentials Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Puma Puma
Name Academy Backpack Essentials Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Dimensions (in) 5.12 x 11.81 x 18.5
Weight (lb) 0.83 1.06
Color Puma Black Sportsculture Aop Black
Rating 4.6
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon with metal pulls Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zipped access Normal top zip access
External Pockets 2 front zipped pockets, 2 slip in side pockets 1 Front zip pocket organizer
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Academy Backpack by Puma against the Essentials Backpack by Puma.


Puma's Academy Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features while Puma's Essentials Backpack is a Womens backpack with Daypack features.

The Puma Academy Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 0.83 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.12 x 11.81 x 18.5. It's made of and is available in Puma Black Sportsculture Aop in comparison the Puma Essentials Backpack's capacity is with a size of inches. Constructed from it weighs 1.06 pounds and is available in Black.