Puma Essentials Backpack vs Puma Platform Backpack

The main difference between the Puma Essentials Backpack and the Puma Platform Backpack is that the Essentials Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Padded laptop sleeve) while the Platform Backpack does not.

Puma Essentials Backpack - Front View
Puma Platform Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Puma Puma
Name Essentials Backpack Platform Backpack
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Dimensions (in) 13 x 17 x 4.5
Weight (lb) 1.06 1.02
Color Black Navy
Rating 4.6 4.4
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - 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 2 side mesh pockets, 1 front zip pocket
Side Pockets 2 side mesh 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 Essentials Backpack by Puma against the Platform Backpack by Puma.


Puma's Essentials Backpack is a Womens backpack with Daypack features while Puma's Platform Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday 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 Platform Backpack's capacity is with a size of 13 x 17 x 4.5 inches. Constructed from it weighs 1.02 pounds and is available in Navy.