Oakley Icon Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

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

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The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Oakley The North Face
Name Icon Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Everyday
Capacity (L) 24L 31L
Dimensions (in) 36 x 18 x 45 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 2.45 2.7
Fabric Tough Cordura Fabric 600D Polyester
Color Dull Onyx 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty Oakley 1 Year Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.0 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Anatomically padded shoulder straps Articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front pockets, 1 top zipped pocket and 2 side zipped pockets 1 zipped front 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 Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits up to a 17” laptop Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Rubberized bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Rounded back panel
Load Lifters Yes

You're currently comparing the Icon Backpack by Oakley against the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face .


Oakley 's Icon Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while The North Face 's Women's Surge 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 Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.