The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack vs The North Face Griffin Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack and the The North Face Griffin Backpack is that the Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack has Convertible (Yes) while the Griffin Backpack does not.

The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack Front View
The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack Griffin Backpack
Category Womens Outdoor
Sub Category Laptop Travel
Capacity (L) 22L 65L
Dimensions (in) 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5 15.4 x 11 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 1.0 2
Fabric 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop Nylon
Color 7 colors and patterns Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.6 3.8
Price Under $100 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Main Compartment Access Top zipped access Wraparound J-zipper access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Loops and Attachments Side elastic cords Detachable daypack
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 13"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded adjustable back panel
Load Lifters Adjustable load lifters
Hip Belt Pockets 2 hip belt pockets
Top / Floating Lid Detachable flip-forward top lid
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack is a Womens backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Travel features.

The The North Face Borealis Laptop Tote Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.5 x 5.7 x 16.5. It's made of 210D Recycled Nylon Ripstop and is available in 7 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Griffin Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.