TUMI Carson Backpack vs TUMI Bradner Backpack

The main difference between the TUMI Carson Backpack and the TUMI Bradner Backpack is that the Carson Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories) while the Bradner Backpack does not.

TUMI Carson Backpack Front View
TUMI Bradner Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TUMI TUMI
Name Carson Backpack Bradner Backpack
Category Laptop Carry On
Sub Category Womens Travel
Dimensions (in) 17 x 12 x 6 16.5 x 11.5 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 1.6 2.5
Fabric Nylon Nylon
Color 2 colors and patterns Camo Jacquard
Warranty TUMI Limited Warranty
Rating 4.8
Price Under $400 Under $550
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Straight - Padded/adjustable leather-trimmed backpack straps
Zippers Metal zipper
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Zip entry to main compartment
External Pockets 2 front and 2 side zipped 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
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 TracerĀ®
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Leather top handle Retractable leather top handle
Loops and Attachments Add-A-Bag hook and monogrammable detachable leather dangler/key ring,
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15" Padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 14" screen)
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet compartment
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage sleeve Add-a-Bag sleeve at the back
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Gym / Sports Features Waterproof Pouch Waterproof pocket

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


TUMI 's Carson Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Womens features while TUMI's Bradner Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.

The TUMI Carson Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 12 x 6. It's made of Nylon and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the TUMI Bradner Backpack's capacity is with a size of 16.5 x 11.5 x 16.5 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.5 pounds and is available in Camo Jacquard.