Vera Bradley Utility Sling Backpack vs Vera Bradley Essential Backpack

The main difference between the Vera Bradley Utility Sling Backpack and the Vera Bradley Essential Backpack is that the Utility Sling Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant material) while the Essential Backpack does not.

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

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


Vera Bradley 's Utility Sling Backpack is a Sling backpack with Womens features while Vera Bradley 's Essential Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features.

The Vera Bradley Utility Sling Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 0.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 7 x 10.5 x 4. It's made of Performance Twill and is available in 10+ 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.