The North Face Crestone Backpack vs The North Face Generator Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Crestone Backpack and the The North Face Generator Backpack is that the Crestone Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Generator Backpack does not.

The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
The North Face Generator Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Crestone Backpack Generator Backpack
Category Daypack Outdoor
Sub Category Outdoor Daypack
Capacity (L) 27.5L
Dimensions (in) 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 1 2
Fabric 210D Cordura nylon
Color Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black Tnf Red/Asphalt
Rating 4.7 4.3
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Crestone Backpack by The North Face against the Generator Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Crestone Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Crestone Backpack has a capacity of 27.5L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.13 x 11 x 8.25. It's made of and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black in comparison the The North Face Generator Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Cordura nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt.