Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack vs Briggs & Riley Work Expandable Crossbody

The main difference between the Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack and the Briggs & Riley Work Expandable Crossbody is that the Rhapsody Essential Backpack has Zippers (Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers) while the Work Expandable Crossbody does not.

Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack Front View
Briggs & Riley Work Expandable Crossbody Front View
Specs Brand Briggs & Riley Briggs & Riley
Name Rhapsody Essential Backpack Work Expandable Crossbody
Category Mens Everyday
Sub Category Everyday Sling
Capacity (L) 15.9L
Dimensions (in) 5.51 x 11.02 x 15.94 3.5 x 9.5 x 12.5
Weight (lb) 1.54 1.32
Fabric Lightweight micro weave nylon 1600D Ballistic nylon
Color Black Grey
Warranty Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee
Rating 4.7 4.4
Price Under $250 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable padded shoulder strap Adjustable shoulder straps
Zippers Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket, and 1 zipped side pocket 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Multiple interior pockets Multiple open slip
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes No
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

You're currently comparing the Rhapsody Essential Backpack by Briggs & Riley against the Work Expandable Crossbody by Briggs & Riley .


Briggs & Riley's Rhapsody Essential Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday features while Briggs & Riley 's Work Expandable Crossbody is a Everyday backpack with Sling features.

The Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack has a capacity of 15.9L (liters), weighs 1.54 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.51 x 11.02 x 15.94. It's made of Lightweight micro weave nylon and is available in Black in comparison the Briggs & Riley Work Expandable Crossbody's capacity is with a size of 3.5 x 9.5 x 12.5 inches. Constructed from 1600D Ballistic nylon it weighs 1.32 pounds and is available in Grey.