Nuna Essential Bag vs Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack Deluxe

The Essential Bag is 0.2 lb lighter. The Boxy Backpack Deluxe lists for $11 less.

Only the differences are shown.

Nuna Essential BagPetunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack Deluxe
TypeBackpackBackpack
List price$250$239Lowest price
Bag weight2.4 lbLightest2.6 lb
Size6.5 × 11.5 × 14.5 in19.7 × 6.3 × 14.2 in
CapacityNot listed28.8 L
PocketsNot listed15
Insulated bottle pocketsNot listed2
Ways to carryBackpack, ToteBackpack, Crossbody, Shoulder, Stroller, Handheld
Changing pad includedYesYes
Stroller strapsNot listedYes
Wipes pocketNot listedYes
Luggage sleeveYesYes
Laptop sleeveYesYes
Water-resistant or wipe-cleanNot listedYes
Machine washableNot listedNo
MaterialLeatheretteVegan leatherette, water-resistant
ColorsNot listed3

Nuna Essential Bag

A leatherette bag that can be carried as a backpack. It has a padded sleeve for laptops up to 16 inches, a trolley sleeve, two elastic bottle holders and an under-bag pocket for diapers. A changing pad clutch and toiletry pouch are included.

  • Padded sleeve fits up to 16 inch laptops
  • Trolley sleeve
  • Changing pad clutch and toiletry pouch included
  • List price $250

Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack Deluxe

Larger version of the Boxy Backpack with 15 pockets, a 17-inch tech sleeve, a trolley sleeve and a plusher changing mat.

  • 15 pockets plus key clip
  • Fits laptops up to 17 in
  • Trolley sleeve zips closed into a pocket
  • Large at 19.7 in wide
Ask the meadow

Essential Bag or Boxy Backpack Deluxe?

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Which is lighter?

The Essential Bag weighs 2.4 lb empty, versus 2.59 lb for the Boxy Backpack Deluxe.

Is the Boxy Backpack Deluxe cheaper than the Essential Bag?

Yes. $239 versus $250 list price.

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