The main difference between the The North Face Berkeley Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Berkeley Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Berkeley Backpack | Women's Surge Backpack | |
Category | Daypack | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Commuter | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 31L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 6 x 6 x 2 | 12 x 7 x 20 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.45 | 2.7 | |
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 | 15+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap | Articulated shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
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 | Webbing daisy chain | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded; 16" laptop | Padded laptop compartment |
Organizer Pocket | Front pocket with internal organization | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded | Rounded back panel |
The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face 's Women's Surge 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 Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.
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