The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack vs The North Face Borealis Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the Alamere 24 Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Borealis Backpack does not.

The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack
The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Alamere 24 Backpack Borealis Backpack
Category Hiking Laptop
Sub Category Backpacking School
Capacity (L) 18L 28L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) 1lb 7oz 2
Fabric Nylon 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color Vintage White/Horizon Red 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013
Rating 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps with multiple clasps to keep it in place. Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Front zipper pockets for other essentials, 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve 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 Padded
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Alamere 24 Backpack by The North Face against the Borealis Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Alamere 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.

The The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs 1lb 7oz pounds and it's dimensions in inches are . It's made of Nylon and is available in Vintage White/Horizon Red 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 .