The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack

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

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Berkeley Backpack Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack
Category Daypack Womens
Sub Category Commuter Laptop
Capacity (L) 22L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 6 x 2 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 1.45 1.0
Fabric 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop
Color Tnf Black/Mineral Gold 7 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5 4.6
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Adjustable shoulder straps
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top zipped access
External Pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Side elastic cords
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 13"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Berkeley Backpack by The North Face against the Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features.

The The North Face Berkeley Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.45 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6 x 6 x 2. It's made of 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold in comparison the The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop it weighs 1.0 pounds and is available in 7 colors and patterns.