Vera Bradley Essential Backpack vs Vera Bradley Performance Twill Small Backpack

The main difference between the Vera Bradley Essential Backpack and the Vera Bradley Performance Twill Small Backpack is that the Essential Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella) while the Performance Twill Small Backpack does not.

Vera Bradley Essential Backpack Front View
Vera Bradley Performance Twill Small Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Vera Bradley Vera Bradley
Name Essential Backpack Performance Twill Small Backpack
Category Womens Mini
Sub Category Everyday Womens
Capacity (L) 10L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 13.5 x 8.5 9 x 12 x 4.75
Weight (lb) 1.2 0.8
Fabric Polyester Performance Twill
Color Black 4 colors and patterns
Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty
Rating 5.0 4.6
Price Under $175 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent material
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 1 slip pocket
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 Performance Twill Small Backpack by Vera Bradley .


Vera Bradley 's Essential Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features while Vera Bradley 's Performance Twill Small Backpack is a Mini backpack with Womens 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 Vera Bradley Performance Twill Small Backpack's capacity is 10L with a size of 9 x 12 x 4.75 inches. Constructed from Performance Twill it weighs 0.8 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.