Vera Bradley Lighten Up Rolling Backpack vs Vera Bradley Essential Backpack

The main difference between the Vera Bradley Lighten Up Rolling Backpack and the Vera Bradley Essential Backpack is that the Lighten Up Rolling Backpack has Internal Compartments (Main compartment has interior laptop sleeve) while the Essential Backpack does not.

Vera Bradley Lighten Up Rolling Backpack Front View
Vera Bradley Essential Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Vera Bradley Vera Bradley
Name Lighten Up Rolling Backpack Essential Backpack
Category Rolling Womens
Sub Category Womens Everyday
Dimensions (in) 17.36 x 12.52 x 8.62 18 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 1.4 1.2
Fabric Water-repellent Fabric Polyester
Color 4 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty
Rating 4.5 5.0
Price Under $125 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 4 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Main compartment has interior laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Tablet safe compartment
Wheels & Handle Extending trolley handle and convenient wheels
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 38.5 linear inches carry-on size
Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley sleeve

You're currently comparing the Lighten Up Rolling Backpack by Vera Bradley against the Essential Backpack by Vera Bradley .


Vera Bradley 's Lighten Up Rolling Backpack is a Rolling backpack with Womens features while Vera Bradley 's Essential Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features.

The Vera Bradley Lighten Up Rolling Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.36 x 12.52 x 8.62. It's made of Water-repellent Fabric and is available in 4 colors and patterns in comparison the Vera Bradley Essential Backpack's capacity is with a size of 18 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in Black.