The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs The North Face Groundwork Backpack

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

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
The North Face Groundwork Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Berkeley Backpack Groundwork Backpack
Category Daypack Laptop
Sub Category Commuter Everyday
Dimensions (in) 6 x 6 x 2 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54
Weight (lb) 1.45
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 2 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5 5.0
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
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 front zipped 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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded mesh back panel

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


The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Groundwork Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Groundwork Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.