The North Face Basin 24 Backpack vs The North Face Generator Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack and the The North Face Generator Backpack is that the Basin 24 Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Generator Backpack does not.

The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Generator Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Basin 24 Backpack Generator Backpack
Category Hiking Outdoor
Sub Category Outdoor Daypack
Dimensions (in) 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 1.7 2
Fabric Recycled nylon ripstop 210D Cordura nylon
Color Banff Blue - Aviator Navy Tnf Red/Asphalt
Rating 4.3
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
Internal Compartments Large main compartment Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul handle Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Loops and Attachments Two-point trekking-pole attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded mesh back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack 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 Generator Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Cordura nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt.