Puma AS Backpack vs Puma Essentials Mini 6" Convertible Backpack

The main difference between the Puma AS Backpack and the Puma Essentials Mini 6" Convertible Backpack is that the AS Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Two-way zip opening into main compartment) while the Essentials Mini 6" Convertible Backpack does not.

Puma AS Backpack - Front View
Puma Essentials Mini 6" Convertible Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Puma Puma
Name AS Backpack Essentials Mini 6" Convertible Backpack
Category Everyday Mini
Sub Category Daypack Womens
Capacity (L) 22L
Dimensions (in) 17.9 x 14.1 x 5.9 7.75 x 7.5 x 3.5
Weight (lb) 1.12 0.37
Fabric 60% nylon, 20% polyester, 20% polyurethane 100% Polyester
Color Black Black
Release Date July 29, 2020
Rating 3.3 4.3
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable and padded shoulder straps with graphic webbing and plastic hardware Convertible strap function
Zippers PUMA 1948 metal zip pullers Nylon zipper with branded zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Two-way zip opening into main compartment
External Pockets Large zip pocket on front and on both sides 1 front zip pocket
Internal Compartments Lining fabric laptop compartment inside
Side Pockets 2 zip side pockets
Handles Graphic webbing carry handle on top Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

You're currently comparing the AS Backpack by Puma against the Essentials Mini 6" Convertible Backpack by Puma.


Puma's AS Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Daypack features while Puma's Essentials Mini 6" Convertible Backpack is a Mini backpack with Womens features.

The Puma AS Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.12 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.9 x 14.1 x 5.9. It's made of 60% nylon, 20% polyester, 20% polyurethane and is available in Black in comparison the Puma Essentials Mini 6" Convertible Backpack's capacity is with a size of 7.75 x 7.5 x 3.5 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 0.37 pounds and is available in Black.