Vera Bradley Journey Backpack vs Vera Bradley Performance Twill Commuter Backpack

The main difference between the Vera Bradley Journey Backpack and the Vera Bradley Performance Twill Commuter Backpack is that the Journey Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap ) while the Performance Twill Commuter Backpack does not.

Vera Bradley Journey Backpack Front View
Vera Bradley Performance Twill Commuter Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Vera Bradley Vera Bradley
Name Journey Backpack Performance Twill Commuter Backpack
Category Womens Commuter
Sub Category Travel Womens
Capacity (L) 32L 22L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 13 x 9 12.0 x 17.0 x 6.25
Weight (lb) 2.4 2.4
Fabric Reactive Quilted Polyester
Color 8 colors and patterns 7 colors and patterns
Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty
Rating 4.9 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable padded straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent material Water repellent material
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Top zipped pocket with removable hard case, 2 front zipped pockets, back zipped pocket and 2 side pockets 2 front and 2 side zipped pockets, plus hidden cell phone slip pocket
Internal Compartments Mesh slip pockets Main compartment has large gusseted pocket, two mesh slip pockets, one zip pocket and one water bottle pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Multiple handles Top grab handle
Convertible Yes
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 15" Laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Contoured trolley sleeve Trolley sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded back panel
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Ventilated shoe compartment on base

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


Vera Bradley 's Journey Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel features while Vera Bradley 's Performance Twill Commuter Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Womens 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 Vera Bradley Performance Twill Commuter Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 12.0 x 17.0 x 6.25 inches. Constructed from Quilted Polyester it weighs 2.4 pounds and is available in 7 colors and patterns.