Vera Bradley XL Campus Backpack vs Vera Bradley Essential Backpack

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

Vera Bradley XL Campus Backpack Front View
Vera Bradley Essential Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Vera Bradley Vera Bradley
Name XL Campus Backpack Essential Backpack
Category School Womens
Sub Category Womens Everyday
Capacity (L) 30L
Dimensions (in) 12.0 x 16.5 x 8.5 18 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 2.1 1.2
Fabric Microfiber Polyester
Color Black Black
Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty
Rating 4.8 5.0
Price Under $175 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dual main compartment with interior mesh pockets
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
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Trolley sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel

You're currently comparing the XL Campus Backpack by Vera Bradley against the Essential Backpack by Vera Bradley .


Vera Bradley 's XL Campus Backpack is a School backpack with Womens features while Vera Bradley 's Essential Backpack is a Womens 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 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.