Oakley Urban Backpack vs Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack

The main difference between the Oakley Urban Backpack and the Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack is that the Urban Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the Rhapsody Essential Backpack does not.

Oakley Urban Backpack Front View
Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Oakley Briggs & Riley
Name Urban Backpack Rhapsody Essential Backpack
Category Mens Mens
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 29.5L 15.9L
Dimensions (in) 20.79 x 15.35 x 3.66 5.51 x 11.02 x 15.94
Weight (lb) 2.15 1.54
Fabric Cordura Ripstop Fabric Lightweight micro weave nylon
Color 2 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Oakley 1 Year Warranty Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Anatomically padded shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Zippers Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets. top zipped eyewear pocket, and 2 zipped side pockets 1 zipped front pocket, and 1 zipped side pocket
Internal Compartments Interior organization panel Multiple interior pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains and molle webbing
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to a 17” laptop Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden RFID blocking security pocket
RFID Blocking RFID blocking security pocket
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Dedicated footwear compartment

You're currently comparing the Urban Backpack by Oakley against the Rhapsody Essential Backpack by Briggs & Riley.


Oakley 's Urban Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday features while Briggs & Riley's Rhapsody Essential Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday features.

The Oakley Urban Backpack has a capacity of 29.5L (liters), weighs 2.15 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20.79 x 15.35 x 3.66. It's made of Cordura Ripstop Fabric and is available in 2 colors and patterns 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.