The North Face Cryptic Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Cryptic Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category Daypack Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 29L 31L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 19 x 6 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 2.0 2.7
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D Polyester
Color 8 colors and patterns 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 16, 2021 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps Articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel Rounded back panel

You're currently comparing the Cryptic Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Cryptic Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.