The North Face Borealis Backpack vs The North Face Generator Backpack

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

The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
The North Face Generator Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Borealis Backpack Generator Backpack
Category Laptop Outdoor
Sub Category School Daypack
Capacity (L) 28L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 2 2
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo 210D Cordura nylon
Color 30+ colors and patterns Tnf Red/Asphalt
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013
Rating 4.8 4.3
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 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 mesh back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

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


The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack 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 Generator Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Cordura nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt.