The North Face Cryptic Backpack vs The North Face Berkeley Backpack

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

The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Cryptic Backpack Berkeley Backpack
Category Daypack Daypack
Sub Category Laptop Commuter
Capacity (L) 29L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 19 x 6 6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2.0 1.45
Fabric 600D Polyester 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish.
Color 8 colors and patterns Tnf Black/Mineral Gold
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 16, 2021
Rating 4.8 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Padded; 16" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel Padded

You're currently comparing the Cryptic Backpack by The North Face against the Berkeley Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face 's Cryptic Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features.

The The North Face Cryptic Backpack has a capacity of 29L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13 x 19 x 6. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 8 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.