The North Face Borealis Backpack vs The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Borealis Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is that the Borealis Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack does not.

The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Borealis Backpack Womens Borealis 27L Backpack
Category Laptop Womens
Sub Category School Travel
Capacity (L) 28L 27L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11
Weight (lb) 2 2.3
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo 100% Polyester
Color 30+ colors and patterns 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013
Rating 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Adjustable waist strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket 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 Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Borealis Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens 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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.