The North Face Borealis Backpack vs Herschel Buckingham Backpack

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

The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Herschel Buckingham Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Herschel
Name Borealis Backpack Buckingham Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 28L 33L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 8 x 12.25 x 18.5
Weight (lb) 2 1.9
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo Cotton Canvas
Color 30+ colors and patterns 10+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Herschel Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps Contoured shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top loading access with drawcord and flap closure
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 2 front pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment Laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
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 Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Borealis Backpack by The North Face against the Buckingham Backpack by Herschel .


The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Herschel 's Buckingham Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop 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 Herschel Buckingham Backpack's capacity is 33L with a size of 8 x 12.25 x 18.5 inches. Constructed from Cotton Canvas it weighs 1.9 pounds and is available in 10+ colors and patterns.