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

The main difference between the The North Face Cryptic Backpack and the The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack is that the Cryptic Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Front elastic bungee system) while the Women's Aurora Backpack does not.

The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Cryptic Backpack Women's Aurora Backpack
Category Daypack Women's
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 29L 22L
Dimensions (in) 13 x 19 x 6 12.5 x 7.5 x 18
Weight (lb) 2.0 1.7
Fabric 600D Polyester 300D Heathered Polyester
Color 8 colors and patterns 5 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 16, 2021
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps Women-specific shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Hideaway sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water repellent finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets
Internal Compartments 2 interior pen pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Fleece-lined laptop compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel Women-specific back panel
Load Lifters Yes

You're currently comparing the Cryptic Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Aurora 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 Aurora Backpack is a Women's 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 Aurora Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 inches. Constructed from 300D Heathered Polyester it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.