Vera Bradley Essential Backpack vs Vera Bradley Performance Twill Travel Backpack

The main difference between the Vera Bradley Essential Backpack and the Vera Bradley Performance Twill Backpack is that the Essential Backpack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Performance Twill Backpack does not.

Vera Bradley Essential Backpack Front View
Vera Bradley Performance Twill Travel Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Vera Bradley Vera Bradley
Name Essential Backpack Performance Twill Backpack
Category Womens Carry On
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Capacity (L) 26L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 13.5 x 8.5 12 x 9 x 7
Weight (lb) 1.2
Fabric Polyester Polyester
Color Black Black
Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty
Rating 5.0
Price Under $175 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum system
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Cotton cloth 2 way zipper
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 1 front zipped pocket, 1 sleeve pocket, 1 back zipped pocket, 2 side pockets, trolley sleeve, 1 zipped laptop compartment
Internal Compartments 2 mesh zip pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Yes
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Yes
Compression Straps Interior compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

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


Vera Bradley 's Essential Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features while Vera Bradley's Performance Twill Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel 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 Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 12 x 9 x 7 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in Black.