The main difference between the Samsonite Avant IV Medium Business Backpack and the Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack is that the Avant IV Medium Business Backpack has Lightweight (Yes) while the Rhapsody Essential Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Samsonite | Briggs & Riley |
Name | Avant IV Medium Business Backpack | Rhapsody Essential Backpack | |
Category | Mens | Mens | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 28.8L | 15.9L | |
Dimensions (in) | 14.17 x 9.25 x 19.29 | 5.51 x 11.02 x 15.94 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.3 | 1.54 | |
Fabric | Polyester | Lightweight micro weave nylon | |
Color | Red | Black | |
Warranty | Samsonite Limited 3 Year Global Warranty | Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee | |
Rating | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $125 | Under $250 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable padded shoulder straps | Adjustable padded shoulder strap |
Zippers | Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 3 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets | 1 zipped front pocket, and 1 zipped side pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Internal organization panel | Multiple interior pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Lightweight | Yes | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment fits up to 16" | Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15" |
Organizer Pocket | Front organization 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 |
Samsonite's Avant IV Medium Business Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday features while Briggs & Riley's Rhapsody Essential Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday features.
The Samsonite Avant IV Medium Business Backpack has a capacity of 28.8L (liters), weighs 2.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.17 x 9.25 x 19.29. It's made of Polyester and is available in Red 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.
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