The North Face Basin 24 Backpack vs The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is that the Basin 24 Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack does not.

The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Basin 24 Backpack Womens Borealis 27L Backpack
Category Hiking Womens
Sub Category Outdoor Travel
Capacity (L) 27L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11
Weight (lb) 1.7 2.3
Fabric Recycled nylon ripstop 100% Polyester
Color Banff Blue - Aviator Navy 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Price Under $100 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder
Main Compartment 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
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
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 reflectivity
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel 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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.