The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs The North Face Cryptic Backpack

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

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Berkeley Backpack Cryptic Backpack
Category Daypack Daypack
Sub Category Commuter Laptop
Capacity (L) 29L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 6 x 2 13 x 19 x 6
Weight (lb) 1.45 2.0
Fabric 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. 600D Polyester
Color Tnf Black/Mineral Gold 8 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 16, 2021
Rating 4.5 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
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 Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded laptop compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel

You're currently comparing the Berkeley Backpack by The North Face against the Cryptic Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face 's Cryptic Backpack is a Daypack 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 Cryptic Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 13 x 19 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.