The main difference between the Vera Bradley Journey Backpack and the Columbia Women's Mazama 34L Travel Backpack is that the Journey Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent material) while the Women's Mazama 34L Travel Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Vera Bradley | Columbia |
Name | Journey Backpack | Women's Mazama 34L Travel Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Womens | |
Sub Category | Travel | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 32L | 34L | |
Dimensions (in) | 18 x 13 x 9 | 20.9 x 14.2 x 8.3 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.4 | ||
Fabric | Reactive | 100% Polyester | |
Color | 8 colors and patterns | 5 Colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Vera Bradley Warranty | Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | November 6, 2019 | ||
Rating | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $175 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable padded straps | Contoured shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable chest strap | Sternum straps | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Hip belt system | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-repellent material | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Clamshell access | |
External Pockets | Top zipped pocket with removable hard case, 2 front zipped pockets, back zipped pocket and 2 side pockets | 2 front zipped pocket 1 side pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Mesh slip pockets | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Multiple handles | 2 padded haul handles | |
Convertible | Yes | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop compartment fits up to 15" | Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" |
Tablet Sleeve | Separated tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | Front organizer pocket | |
Travel Features | Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | Contoured trolley sleeve | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | |
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Gym / Sports Features | Shoe Compartment | Ventilated shoe compartment on base | Zippered internal shoe compartment |
Vera Bradley 's Journey Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel features while Columbia 's Women's Mazama 34L Travel Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel features.
The Vera Bradley Journey Backpack has a capacity of 32L (liters), weighs 2.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18 x 13 x 9. It's made of Reactive and is available in 8 colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Women's Mazama 34L Travel Backpack's capacity is 34L with a size of 20.9 x 14.2 x 8.3 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 5 Colors and patterns.
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