Vera Bradley XL Campus Backpack vs Herschel Mid Volume Nova Backpack

The main difference between the Vera Bradley XL Campus Backpack and the Herschel Mid Volume Nova Backpack is that the XL Campus Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap ) while the Mid Volume Nova Backpack does not.

Vera Bradley XL Campus Backpack Front View
Herschel Mid Volume Nova Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Vera Bradley Herschel
Name XL Campus Backpack Mid Volume Nova Backpack
Category School School
Sub Category Womens Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L 18L
Dimensions (in) 12.0 x 16.5 x 8.5 16 x 12 x 5.5
Weight (lb) 2.1 1.1
Fabric Microfiber Polyester
Color Black 20+ colors and patterns
Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty Herschel Limited Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $175 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Slim shoulder straps with webbing adjusters
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Exposed metal zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dual main compartment with interior mesh pockets Interior sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Dual top handles
Convertible Yes
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" Laptop sleeve fits up to 13"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with key clip
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Light back padding

You're currently comparing the XL Campus Backpack by Vera Bradley against the Mid Volume Nova Backpack by Herschel .


Vera Bradley 's XL Campus Backpack is a School backpack with Womens features while Herschel 's Mid Volume Nova Backpack is a School backpack with Everyday features.

The Vera Bradley XL Campus Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 2.1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.0 x 16.5 x 8.5. It's made of Microfiber and is available in Black in comparison the Herschel Mid Volume Nova Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of 16 x 12 x 5.5 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 1.1 pounds and is available in 20+ colors and patterns.