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

The main difference between the Vera Bradley Utility Sling Backpack and the Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack is that the Utility Sling Backpack has Convertible (Yes) while the Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack does not.

Vera Bradley Utility Sling Backpack Front View
Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Vera Bradley Vera Bradley
Name Utility Sling Backpack Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack
Category Sling Womens
Sub Category Womens Everyday
Capacity (L) 25L
Dimensions (in) 7 x 10.5 x 4 17.5 x 13 x 2.5
Weight (lb) 0.9 1.7
Fabric Performance Twill Recycled plastic bottles
Color 10+ colors and patterns 24 Colors and patterns
Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty
Release Date September 22, 2021
Rating 4.5 4.9
Price Under $75 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder strap Adjustable padded straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant material Water-repellent material
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 1 zipped hidden pocket 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pocket
Internal Compartments Main compartment has interior laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Carabiner
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 15"

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


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