The North Face Borealis Backpack vs The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack

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.

The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Borealis Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking 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 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.