Vera Bradley Essential Backpack vs Kate Spade Carley Flap Backpack

The main difference between the Vera Bradley Essential Backpack and the Kate Spade Carley Flap Backpack is that the Essential Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella) while the Carley Flap Backpack does not.

Vera Bradley Essential Backpack Front View
Kate Spade Carley Flap Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Vera Bradley Kate Spade
Name Essential Backpack Carley Flap Backpack
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Dimensions (in) 18 x 13.5 x 8.5 14.57 x 11.2 x 13
Weight (lb) 1.2 2.4
Fabric Polyester Nylon
Color Black Black
Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty Kate Spade 1 Year Warranty
Rating 5.0 4.5
Price Under $175 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top loading access with drawstring and flap closure
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 2 front slap pockets
Internal Compartments 2 interior slip pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle

You're currently comparing the Essential Backpack by Vera Bradley against the Carley Flap Backpack by Kate Spade .


Vera Bradley 's Essential Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features while Kate Spade 's Carley Flap Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features.

The Vera Bradley Essential Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18 x 13.5 x 8.5. It's made of Polyester and is available in Black in comparison the Kate Spade Carley Flap Backpack's capacity is with a size of 14.57 x 11.2 x 13 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.4 pounds and is available in Black.