JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack vs The North Face Borealis Backpack

The main difference between the JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the Digital Student Laptop Backpack has Internal Compartments (Two large main compartments) while the Borealis Backpack does not.

JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack Front View
The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand JanSport The North Face
Name Digital Student Laptop Backpack Borealis Backpack
Category School Laptop
Sub Category Laptop School
Capacity (L) 38L 28L
Dimensions (in) 17.5 x 13 x 10 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) 1.5 2
Fabric 600 Denier Polyester 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color 4 colors and patterns 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013
Rating 4.5 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Ergonomic S-Curve shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Dedicated external cord storage pocket, 3 front pockets, and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Two large main compartments
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top web haul handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Removable 15" laptop sleeve fits into a dedicated laptop compartment Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Easy access external tablet pocket fits up to a 10" tablet Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Digital Student Laptop Backpack by JanSport against the Borealis Backpack by The North Face .


JanSport 's Digital Student Laptop Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.

The JanSport Digital Student Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 38L (liters), weighs 1.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.5 x 13 x 10. It's made of 600 Denier Polyester and is available in 4 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Borealis Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .