The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Custom Prospect Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Berkeley Backpack and the Timbuk2 Custom Prospect Backpack is that the Berkeley Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent) while the Custom Prospect Backpack does not.

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
TIMBUK2 Custom Prospect Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Timbuk2
Name Berkeley Backpack Custom Prospect Backpack
Category Daypack Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Daypack
Capacity (L) 22L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 1.45 2.4
Fabric 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish.
Color Tnf Black/Mineral Gold Army
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $159
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Flap colosure
External Pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets 2 side pockets, 1 front pocket
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve Internal organizer for pens, phones, laptop sleeve,
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Berkeley Backpack by The North Face against the Custom Prospect Backpack by Timbuk2.


The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while Timbuk2's Custom Prospect Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack 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 Timbuk2 Custom Prospect Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of inches. Constructed from it weighs 2.4 pounds and is available in Army.