Vera Bradley Essential Backpack vs Vera Bradley Utility Sling Backpack

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

Vera Bradley Essential Backpack Front View
Vera Bradley Utility Sling Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Vera Bradley Vera Bradley
Name Essential Backpack Utility Sling Backpack
Category Womens Sling
Sub Category Everyday Womens
Dimensions (in) 18 x 13.5 x 8.5 7 x 10.5 x 4
Weight (lb) 1.2 0.9
Fabric Polyester Performance Twill
Color Black 10+ colors and patterns
Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty
Release Date September 22, 2021
Rating 5.0 4.5
Price Under $175 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant material
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 1 zipped hidden pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle
Convertible Yes

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


Vera Bradley 's Essential Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features while Vera Bradley 's Utility Sling Backpack is a Sling 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 Utility Sling Backpack's capacity is with a size of 7 x 10.5 x 4 inches. Constructed from Performance Twill it weighs 0.9 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns.