The North Face Borealis Backpack vs The North Face Casual Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Borealis Backpack and the The North Face Casual Backpack is that the Borealis Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Casual Backpack does not.

The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
The North Face Casual Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Borealis Backpack Casual Backpack
Category Laptop Mens
Sub Category School Everyday
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 11.4 x 15.8 x 5.9
Weight (lb) 2 1.01
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo Polyester, cotton
Color 30+ colors and patterns Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013
Rating 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps S-shaped curved adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable chest straps
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Fold-over opening top access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Secure-zip front pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Expandable water bottle pocket
Handles Padded 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
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
Expandable Expandable water bottle pocket
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 Casual Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Casual Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday 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 Casual Backpack's capacity is with a size of 11.4 x 15.8 x 5.9 inches. Constructed from Polyester, cotton it weighs 1.01 pounds and is available in Black.