The North Face BTTFB Backpack vs The North Face Borealis Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face BTTFB Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the BTTFB Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the Borealis Backpack does not.

The North Face BTTFB Backpack - Front View
The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name BTTFB Backpack Borealis Backpack
Category Hiking Laptop
Sub Category Backpacking School
Capacity (L) 20L 28L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 13 x 4 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) 1.75 2
Fabric 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color Macrofleck Print Green 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - Adjustable and injection-molded-foam shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Top pocket 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve,
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded 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
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the BTTFB Backpack by The North Face against the Borealis Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's BTTFB Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.

The The North Face BTTFB Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 1.75 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19 x 13 x 4. It's made of 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating and is available in Macrofleck Print Green in comparison the The North Face Borealis Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .