The main difference between the The North Face Borealis Backpack and the The North Face Berkeley Backpack is that the Borealis Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Berkeley Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Borealis Backpack | Berkeley Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Daypack | |
Sub Category | School | Commuter | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | ||
Dimensions (in) | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | 6 x 6 x 2 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1.45 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. | |
Color | 30+ colors and patterns | Tnf Black/Mineral Gold | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | December 11, 2013 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water-repellent | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | 2 slip in side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top grab handle | Top grab nylon handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | Padded; 16" 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 |
The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter 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 The North Face Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.
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