Oakley Icon Backpack vs The North Face Groundwork Backpack

The main difference between the Oakley Icon Backpack and the The North Face Groundwork Backpack is that the Icon Backpack has Internal Compartments (Roomy interior with open panel pockets) while the Groundwork Backpack does not.

Oakley Icon Backpack Front Vieww
The North Face Groundwork Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Oakley The North Face
Name Icon Backpack Groundwork Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Everyday
Capacity (L) 24L
Dimensions (in) 36 x 18 x 45 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54
Weight (lb) 2.45
Fabric Tough Cordura Fabric 600D Polyester
Color Dull Onyx 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Oakley 1 Year Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.0 5.0
Price Under $150 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Anatomically padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front pockets, 1 top zipped pocket and 2 side zipped pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Roomy interior with open panel pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Ergonomic handgrip Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits up to a 17” laptop Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Rubberized bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded mesh back panel
Load Lifters Yes

You're currently comparing the Icon Backpack by Oakley against the Groundwork Backpack by The North Face.


Oakley 's Icon Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Groundwork Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The Oakley Icon Backpack has a capacity of 24L (liters), weighs 2.45 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 36 x 18 x 45. It's made of Tough Cordura Fabric and is available in Dull Onyx in comparison the The North Face Groundwork Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.