The North Face Basin 24 Backpack vs The North Face Borealis Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the Basin 24 Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Borealis Backpack does not.

The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Basin 24 Backpack Borealis Backpack
Category Hiking Laptop
Sub Category Outdoor School
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) 1.7 2
Fabric Recycled nylon ripstop 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color Banff Blue - Aviator Navy 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 Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Two-point trekking-pole attachment Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 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 back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

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


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

The The North Face Basin 24 Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 6.7 x 19.7. It's made of Recycled nylon ripstop and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy 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 .