TUMI Velocity Backpack vs TUMI Bradner Backpack

The main difference between the TUMI Velocity Backpack and the TUMI Bradner Backpack is that the Velocity Backpack has Side Pockets (2 side elastic open pockets) while the Bradner Backpack does not.

TUMI Velocity Backpack - Front View
TUMI Bradner Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TUMI TUMI
Name Velocity Backpack Bradner Backpack
Category Commuter Carry On
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Dimensions (in) 17.0 x 12.0 x 5.5 16.5 x 11.5 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 2.7 2.5
Fabric Coated weave Nylon
Color Carbon Camo Jacquard
Price Under $1600 Under $550
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - padded adjustable padded strap Straight - Padded/adjustable leather-trimmed backpack straps
Zippers Magnetic zippers Metal zipper
Main Compartment Access Zip opening to main compartment Zip entry to main compartment
External Pockets 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 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 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® Padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 14" screen), zip pocket, 3 open pockets, 2 card pockets, 2 pen loops, key leash, TUMI Tracer®
Side Pockets 2 side elastic open pockets
Handles Leather top carry handle Retractable leather top handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen) Padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 14" 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 Velocity Backpack by TUMI against the Bradner Backpack by TUMI.


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

The TUMI Velocity Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.0 x 12.0 x 5.5. It's made of Coated weave and is available in Carbon 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.