Vera Bradley Essential Backpack vs Kate Spade Karissa Nylon Large Backpack

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

Vera Bradley Essential Backpack Front View
Kate Spade Karissa Nylon Large Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Vera Bradley Kate Spade
Name Essential Backpack Karissa Nylon Large Backpack
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Dimensions (in) 18 x 13.5 x 8.5 13.5 x 11 x 6
Weight (lb) 1.2 2.1
Fabric Polyester Nylon
Color Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty Kate Spade 1 Year Warranty
Rating 5.0 4.7
Price Under $175 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Dual main compartment with 2 interior slide pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Top carry handle

You're currently comparing the Essential Backpack by Vera Bradley against the Karissa Nylon Large Backpack by Kate Spade .


Vera Bradley 's Essential Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features while Kate Spade 's Karissa Nylon Large 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 Karissa Nylon Large Backpack's capacity is with a size of 13.5 x 11 x 6 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.