The main difference between the The North Face Borealis Backpack and the The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is that the Borealis Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment) while the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Borealis Backpack | Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | School | Womens | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 55L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 3.1 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish | |
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 | November 19, 2020 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $175 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps | Proprietary OPTIFIT™ suspension system |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | Molded hipbelt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water resistant material | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Full J-zip 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 | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | Gear loops | |
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 | ||
Rear Loading Straps | Yes | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Cushy foam and breathable mesh back panel | |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | External frame | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes |
The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face 's Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Womens 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 Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 3.1 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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