Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Cross Body Bag vs Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack

The main difference between the Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Cross Body Bag and the Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack is that the Rhapsody Cross Body Bag has Lightweight (Yes) while the Rhapsody Essential Backpack does not.

Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Cross Body Bag Front View
Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Briggs & Riley Briggs & Riley
Name Rhapsody Cross Body Bag Rhapsody Essential Backpack
Category Everyday Mens
Sub Category Sling Everyday
Capacity (L) 36.7L 15.9L
Dimensions (in) 10 x 2 x 2.7 5.51 x 11.02 x 15.94
Weight (lb) .8 1.54
Fabric Micro-weave Nylon Lightweight micro weave nylon
Color Black Black
Warranty Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee
Rating 4.4 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Tethered adjustable shoulder strap Adjustable padded shoulder strap
Zippers Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket 1 zipped front pocket, and 1 zipped side pocket
Internal Compartments Multiple open slip Multiple interior pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden RFID blocking security pocket
RFID Blocking RFID blocking security pocket RFID blocking security pocket

You're currently comparing the Rhapsody Cross Body Bag by Briggs & Riley against the Rhapsody Essential Backpack by Briggs & Riley.


Briggs & Riley's Rhapsody Cross Body Bag is a Everyday backpack with Sling features while Briggs & Riley's Rhapsody Essential Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday features.

The Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Cross Body Bag has a capacity of 36.7L (liters), weighs .8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 10 x 2 x 2.7. It's made of Micro-weave Nylon and is available in Black in comparison the Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack's capacity is 15.9L with a size of 5.51 x 11.02 x 15.94 inches. Constructed from Lightweight micro weave nylon it weighs 1.54 pounds and is available in Black.