The North Face Borealis Backpack vs Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Borealis Backpack and the Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack is that the Borealis Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Skylar Backpack does not.

The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Eddie Bauer
Name Borealis Backpack Skylar Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category School School
Capacity (L) 28L 20L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 17 x 11.5 x 7
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo 100% recycled nylon
Color 30+ colors and patterns Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013
Rating 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal and pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 4 external pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve,
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment Padded; 15" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Borealis Backpack by The North Face against the Skylar Backpack by Eddie Bauer .


The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Eddie Bauer 's Skylar Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.

The The North Face Borealis Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75. It's made of 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo and is available in 30+ colors and patterns in comparison the Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 17 x 11.5 x 7 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Black.