The North Face Borealis Backpack vs The North Face Griffin Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Borealis Backpack and the The North Face Griffin Backpack is that the Borealis Backpack has Handles (Padded top grab handle ) while the Griffin Backpack does not.

The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Borealis Backpack Griffin Backpack
Category Laptop Outdoor
Sub Category School Travel
Capacity (L) 28L 65L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 15.4 x 11 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 2 2
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo Nylon
Color 30+ colors and patterns Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013
Rating 4.8 3.8
Price Under $100 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Wraparound J-zipper access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses Detachable daypack
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
Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded adjustable back panel
Load Lifters Adjustable load lifters
Hip Belt Pockets 2 hip belt pockets
Top / Floating Lid Detachable flip-forward top lid
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

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


The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor 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 Griffin Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.