The main difference between the The North Face Borealis Backpack and the Vaschy Vintage School Backpack is that the Borealis Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Vintage School Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Vaschy |
Name | Borealis Backpack | Vintage School Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | School | |
Sub Category | School | Laptop | |
Capacity (L) | 28L | 18.5L | |
Dimensions (in) | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | 11.5 x 15.7 x 6.3 | |
Weight (lb) | 2 | 1.5 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | Soft Durable Vinylon Fabric | |
Color | 30+ colors and patterns | 9 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | Vaschy 1 Year Warranty | |
Release Date | December 11, 2013 | May 7, 2019 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $50 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps | Adjustable air mesh padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Water resistant material | ||
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | Front zipped pocket with flap, back pocket and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Multiple interior pockets | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top grab handle | Dual tote grab handle with lock button | |
Loops and Attachments | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | ||
Convertible | Yes | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment | Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15.6" |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | Front utility pocket with key clip | |
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Comfortable breathable back panel | |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents | ||
Anti Theft Features | Hidden Pocket | Anti-theft back pocket |
The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Vaschy 's Vintage School Backpack is a School 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 Vaschy Vintage School Backpack's capacity is 18.5L with a size of 11.5 x 15.7 x 6.3 inches. Constructed from Soft Durable Vinylon Fabric it weighs 1.5 pounds and is available in 9 colors and patterns.
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