Briggs & Riley Rhapsody U-Zip Backpack

SKU: PK225

Setting a backpack down at a café table or a security checkpoint and unzipping the top just enough to fish out a phone or boarding pass is a small daily negotiation — go too far and everything spills out, not far enough and you can't see what you need. The Briggs & Riley Rhapsody U-Zip Backpack removes that negotiation with a wide U-shaped zipper that opens the entire top of the main compartment at once, so the whole interior is visible and within reach in a single motion.

Part of the Rhapsody collection, this backpack pairs that quick-access opening with lightweight micro-weave nylon, full-grain leather accents, and chrome hardware for a polished, everyday look rather than a bulky travel-pack silhouette. A padded sleeve fits laptops up to 13 inches inside a dedicated tech section reached through the same U-zip opening, and a slip-through back panel lets the bag ride over the handle of a wheeled Briggs & Riley suitcase when a commute turns into a trip. It's sized for daily carry and day trips — smaller and lighter than Rhapsody's Medium Backpack — for anyone who wants one compact bag that opens like a suitcase instead of a sack.

Briggs & Riley has discontinued the U-Zip Backpack as part of changes to the Rhapsody line. Traveling Bags' remaining stock is priced to clear, and once it's gone, it won't be restocked.

Why Buy from Traveling Bags?

As an Authorized Briggs & Riley Retailer, Traveling Bags backs the Rhapsody U-Zip Backpack with free shipping and free monogramming — Briggs & Riley will emboss up to three initials on the bag's leather ID fob at no charge, with an optional color-foil upgrade available for a small fee. Our team can also help with sizing and care questions before and after your purchase, and every bag is covered by Briggs & Riley's Simple As That® Lifetime Guarantee.

• FREE MONOGRAMMING (up to 3 initials, embossed on the leather ID fob)
• FREE SHIPPING
• Authorized Briggs & Riley Retailer
• Expert advice before and after your purchase
• Simple As That® Lifetime Guarantee

Best For

• Commuters and daily professionals who want one-motion access to a laptop and everyday essentials
• Travelers who prefer a compact personal-item backpack that pairs with a wheeled Briggs & Riley bag
• Shoppers who want the Rhapsody collection's leather-accented look in an everyday backpack
• Anyone comparing backpack sizes who wants something lighter and more compact than Rhapsody's Medium Backpack

Interior Features

• U-shaped top zip opens the tech section fully flat, putting the padded laptop sleeve and everything else in view at once.
• Padded laptop sleeve fits laptops up to 13 inches, with a separate slip pocket for a tablet.
• Zippered interior pocket with a pen loop keeps small items and writing tools together.
• Contrasting interior lining makes it easy to spot items inside the main compartment.
• RFID-shielding hidden back pocket helps protect cards and passports from digital skimming.

Exterior Features

• Wide U-shaped zip opens the entire top of the main compartment, replacing a narrow opening with suitcase-style access.
• SpeedThru™ pocket provides quick access to a phone, boarding pass, or transit card without opening the main compartment.
• Right-side water bottle pocket and left-side storage pocket keep frequently used items within reach.
• Slip-through back panel fits over the handle of a wheeled Briggs & Riley bag.
• Micro-weave nylon exterior resists wear, moisture, dirt, and abrasion while keeping the bag lightweight.
• Full-grain leather accents and chrome hardware finish.
• Padded, ergonomic shoulder straps.
• Custom leather ID fob accepts complimentary monogramming.

Specifications

California Proposition 65 Warning:

⚠️ WARNING: This product may expose you to chemicals that are known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to the manufacturers brand website or visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov