Vera Bradley Backpacks

Our bags were designed with easy care in mind. Care for your bags (and the planet) by washing them only as needed. After that accidental spill or lots of everyday use, many of our styles like Recycled Cotton can go right into the washing machine on a cold, gentle cycle. Afterward, simply line dry and you're ready for another day of errands and events. Check out our blog post to learn more about how to clean your backpack!

Trying to figure out how to pack a backpack? We know that full days mean bringing along all sorts of supplies, like your laptop, textbooks, papers, pens and tech accessories. The key to carrying it all: Compartments that keep everything secured and organized! Styles like our XL Campus Backpack and ReActive XL Backpack have padded laptop compartments, plenty of space for books and folders and special spots for all of your extras like pencils and chargers. Exterior pockets and slips let you store things like your phone and water bottle right within easy reach.

Our Campus Backpack, XL Campus Backpack, ReActive Daytripper Backpack, and ReActive Lay Flat Travel Backpack all feature an ergonomic fit and padded back and shoulder straps so long days are a breeze and sore shoulders are a total thing of the past!

For carrying all of your gear (and keeping it organized), opt for a generously sized extra large backpack. With 30 L carrying capacities, these styles can store everything from morning notebooks to post-practice water bottles with ease. The very best part? These backpacks can carry it all so comfortably with lightweight fabrications and thoughtfully designed details like an adjustable chest strap for support. You'll wonder how you ever went through the day without one!

Choosing a washable style allows you to easily take care of your bag and stay healthy and safe. Our Recycled Cotton styles are machine-washable for the ultimate simplicity, so you can go from place to place, class to practice and commute to desk worry-free.

When it comes to carrying all of your tech along — your laptop, chargers, cords, headphones and other digital accessories — security and organization are keys to a successful style. Man

y of our backpack styles feature lots of functionality, like plenty of pockets and padded laptop compartments that keep your electronics safe.

Backpacks are the best choice for more than just campus — picking up a style that’s a little more polished is perfect for carrying everything during your commute! Backpacks top our list of favorite styles for a good reason: they're versatile, functional, and so easy to pack and go! For a more elevated everyday work companion, it's all in the details. Sleek fabrications (like our Performance Twill collection) and smart designs instantly add a more polished look. The Commuter Backpack in Performance Twill is packed full of function, with a laptop compartment, document slip pocket, plenty of organization inside and enough pockets and compartments outside to store everything from your pens to your phone.

For backpacks that stand up against the weather, adventures and small spills, too, opt for a water-repellent fabrication that's both lightweight and durable, like our ReActive and Performance Twill collections. Consciously crafted with 50% recycled plastic exterior fabric, ReActive is perfect for trips, travel and everyday errands alike. Polished, professional Performance Twill is also water-repellent, durable and so lightweight. Its 2" quilting is a welcomed nod to our heritage styling, and it's available in all of our favorite silhouettes!

The easiest way to stand out in the crowd is to carry your own unique style! Combine bright colors and bold, iconic patterns — which we know a thing or two about! Beyond curating a daring design combo, fun pins, patches and charms will dress up your pack with little nods to your personal style. Customize your backpack with a monogram: add your name, initials, or a charming little icon to stand out from the crowd!