Puma Essentials Backpack vs Puma Active Backpack

The main difference between the Puma Essentials Backpack and the Puma Active Backpack is that the Essentials Backpack has Handles (Top grab handle) while the Active Backpack does not.

Puma Essentials Backpack - Front View
Puma Active Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Puma Puma
Name Essentials Backpack Active Backpack
Category Womens Commuter
Sub Category Daypack Work
Dimensions (in) 12.6 x 18.9 x 6.3
Weight (lb) 1.06 0.22
Color Black Black
Rating 4.6 4.4
Price Under $50 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with webbing pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 Front zip pocket organizer 1 front zip pocket, 2 side mesh pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

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


Puma's Essentials Backpack is a Womens backpack with Daypack features while Puma's Active Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Work features.

The Puma Essentials Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.06 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are . It's made of and is available in Black in comparison the Puma Active Backpack's capacity is with a size of 12.6 x 18.9 x 6.3 inches. Constructed from it weighs 0.22 pounds and is available in Black.