The North Face Borealis Backpack vs The North Face Women's Isabella Backpack

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

The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
The North Face Women's Isabella Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Borealis Backpack Women's Isabella Backpack
Category Laptop Womens
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 28L 17L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 11.5 x 8.25 x 19
Weight (lb) 2 1.2
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo 300D Heathered Polyester
Color 30+ colors and patterns 9 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013 April 1, 2020
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps Women-specific shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Hideaway sternum strap
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 top, 1 front, and 1 zipped side pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pocket 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 Hidden lash points on front
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment Fleece-lined laptop/tablet sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Internal organization pocket with a media pocket
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Borealis Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Isabella Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face 's Women's Isabella Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop 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 Women's Isabella Backpack's capacity is 17L with a size of 11.5 x 8.25 x 19 inches. Constructed from 300D Heathered Polyester it weighs 1.2 pounds and is available in 9 colors and patterns.