TUMI Bradner Backpack vs TUMI Velocity Backpack

The main difference between the TUMI Bradner Backpack and the TUMI Velocity Backpack is that the Bradner Backpack has Carry-on Size Compliant (Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin) while the Velocity Backpack does not.

TUMI Bradner Backpack - Front View
TUMI Velocity Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TUMI TUMI
Name Bradner Backpack Velocity Backpack
Category Carry On Commuter
Sub Category Travel Everyday
Dimensions (in) 16.5 x 11.5 x 16.5 17.0 x 12.0 x 5.5
Weight (lb) 2.5 2.7
Fabric Nylon Coated weave
Color Camo Jacquard Carbon
Price Under $550 Under $1600
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - Padded/adjustable leather-trimmed backpack straps Straight - padded adjustable padded strap
Zippers Metal zipper Magnetic zippers
Main Compartment Access Zip entry to main compartment Zip opening to main compartment
External Pockets Zip entry to main compartment, front U-zip pocket, front straight-zip pocket with padded lining, back quick-access pocket with magnetic snap, retractable leather top handle, padded/adjustable leather-trimmed backpack straps, add-a-Bag sleeve Zip entry to padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen), add-a-Bag sleeve, luggage tag, built-in USB port, 2 side elastic open pockets, back open pocket with magnetic snap
Internal Compartments Padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 14" screen), zip pocket, 3 open pockets, 2 card pockets, 2 pen loops, key leash, TUMI Tracer® Hook with leather strap for key ring, card pocket, 2 media open pockets, built-in USB port (power bank not included), padded tablet pocket, TUMI Tracer®
Side Pockets 2 side elastic open pockets
Handles Retractable leather top handle Leather top carry handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 14" screen) Padded; fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen)
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Add-a-Bag sleeve at the back
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Bradner Backpack by TUMI against the Velocity Backpack by TUMI.


TUMI's Bradner Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while TUMI's Velocity Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features.

The TUMI Bradner Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 16.5 x 11.5 x 16.5. It's made of Nylon and is available in Camo Jacquard in comparison the TUMI Velocity Backpack's capacity is with a size of 17.0 x 12.0 x 5.5 inches. Constructed from Coated weave it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in Carbon.