The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

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.

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Berkeley Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face .


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.