Vera Bradley Utility Backpack vs Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack

The main difference between the Vera Bradley Utility Backpack and the Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack is that the Utility Backpack has Organizer Pocket (Front pocket with organizer) while the Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack does not.

Vera Bradley Utility Backpack Front View
Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Vera Bradley Vera Bradley
Name Utility Backpack Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 15L 25L
Dimensions (in) 10 x 14.0 x 6.5 17.5 x 13 x 2.5
Weight (lb) 1.4 1.7
Fabric Recycled Cotton Recycled plastic bottles
Color 10+ colors and patterns 24 Colors and patterns
Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty
Rating 4.7 4.9
Price Under $100 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps Adjustable padded straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent material
Main Compartment Access Top loading access with drawstring and flap closure Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front and 2 side zipped pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Interior slip pocket Main compartment has interior laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Carabiner
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps

You're currently comparing the Utility Backpack by Vera Bradley against the Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack by Vera Bradley.


Vera Bradley 's Utility Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features while Vera Bradley's Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features.

The Vera Bradley Utility Backpack has a capacity of 15L (liters), weighs 1.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 10 x 14.0 x 6.5. It's made of Recycled Cotton and is available in 10+ colors and patterns in comparison the Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack's capacity is 25L with a size of 17.5 x 13 x 2.5 inches. Constructed from Recycled plastic bottles it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 24 Colors and patterns.