The main difference between the The North Face Borealis Backpack and the The North Face Womens Vault Backpack is that the Borealis Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Womens Vault Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Borealis Backpack | Womens Vault Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Womens | |
Sub Category | School | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 28L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | 19.25 x 13.25 x 7.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | 1200D Polyester | |
Color | 30+ colors and patterns | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | December 11, 2013 | August 15, 2014 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps | Women-specific contoured shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pokcets | |
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 haul handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | Floating padded sleeve fits up to 15" laptop |
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 | Back Panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | |
Ergonomic | Ergonomic design | ||
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents | 360-degree reflectivity |
The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while The North Face 's Womens Vault Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday 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 Vault Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.25 x 13.25 x 7.5 inches. Constructed from 1200D Polyester it weighs 1 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .
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