The North Face Borealis Backpack vs Kipling Shelden Backpack

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

The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Kipling Shelden Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Kipling
Name Borealis Backpack Shelden Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category School School
Capacity (L) 28L 19L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 12 x 15.5 x 5
Weight (lb) 2 0.99
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo Polyester
Color 30+ colors and patterns Pearl Teal Metallic
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 Straight - adjustable strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Plastic molded zipper with rubber pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Two side slip pockets, Water bottle pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, two internal slip pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Two side slip 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
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
Other Features Other Features With monkey keychain

You're currently comparing the Borealis Backpack by The North Face against the Shelden Backpack by Kipling.


The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Kipling's Shelden 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 Kipling Shelden Backpack's capacity is 19L with a size of 12 x 15.5 x 5 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 0.99 pounds and is available in Pearl Teal Metallic.