The North Face Borealis Backpack vs The North Face Flyweight Pack

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

The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
The North Face Flyweight Pack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Borealis Backpack Flyweight Pack
Category Laptop Daypack
Sub Category School Travel
Capacity (L) 28L 17L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 17 x 10.5 x 7.5
Weight (lb) 2 0.4
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo Nylon With Cordura
Color 30+ colors and patterns 4 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013 July 13, 2019
Rating 4.8 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps Breathable-mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 zipped back pocket, 1 front and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 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
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
Packable / Foldable Easily packs into its own secure-zip pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Borealis Backpack by The North Face against the Flyweight Pack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face 's Flyweight Pack is a Daypack backpack with Travel 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 Flyweight Pack's capacity is 17L with a size of 17 x 10.5 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from Nylon With Cordura it weighs 0.4 pounds and is available in 4 colors and patterns.