Vera Bradley Campus Backpack vs Vera Bradley Essential Backpack

The main difference between the Vera Bradley Campus Backpack and the Vera Bradley Essential Backpack is that the Campus Backpack has Internal Compartments (2 mesh slip pockets in the main compartment) while the Essential Backpack does not.

Vera Bradley Campus Backpack Front View
Vera Bradley Essential Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Vera Bradley Vera Bradley
Name Campus Backpack Essential Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Womens Everyday
Capacity (L) 25L
Dimensions (in) 12.0 x 16.5 x 7.5 18 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 1.5 1.2
Fabric Quilted Cotton Polyester
Color 20+ colors and patterns Black
Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty
Rating 4.9 5.0
Price Under $100 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded, ergonomic shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets, 1 zipped pocket and 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments 2 mesh slip pockets in the main compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage attachment panel secures it to a roller bag
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden back zipped pocket

You're currently comparing the Campus Backpack by Vera Bradley against the Essential Backpack by Vera Bradley .


Vera Bradley 's Campus Backpack is a School backpack with Womens features while Vera Bradley 's Essential Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features.

The Vera Bradley Campus Backpack has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs 1.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.0 x 16.5 x 7.5. It's made of Quilted Cotton and is available in 20+ colors and patterns in comparison the Vera Bradley Essential Backpack's capacity is with a size of 18 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in Black.