The North Face Borealis Backpack vs Jansport Big Campus Backpack

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

The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Jansport Big Campus Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Jansport
Name Borealis Backpack Big Campus Backpack
Category Laptop School
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 28L 34L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 17.5 x 13 x 10
Weight (lb) 2 1.8
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo 100% Polyester
Color 30+ colors and patterns 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013 March 22, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps Ergonomic S-curve shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 3 front zipped pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dual main compartment with multi-pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Web haul handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment Dedicated 15" padded laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Fully padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Borealis Backpack by The North Face against the Big Campus Backpack by Jansport .


The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Jansport 's Big Campus 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 Jansport Big Campus Backpack's capacity is 34L with a size of 17.5 x 13 x 10 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 1.8 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .