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

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

The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
The North Face Women's Pivoter Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Borealis Backpack Women's Pivoter Backpack
Category Laptop Womens
Sub Category School Laptop
Capacity (L) 28L 22.3L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 11 x 8 x 16.75
Weight (lb) 2 1.6
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo 1680D Ballistic Nylon
Color 30+ colors and patterns 15 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013 July 3, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 2 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 Two webbing top handles
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment Padded laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front 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 Women-specific FlexVent™ suspension system; padded back and lumbar panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Borealis Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Pivoter 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 Pivoter 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 Pivoter Backpack's capacity is 22.3L with a size of 11 x 8 x 16.75 inches. Constructed from 1680D Ballistic Nylon it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 15 colors and patterns.