The main difference between the The North Face Cryptic Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack is that the Cryptic Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Womens Borealis Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Cryptic Backpack | Womens Borealis Backpack | |
Category | Daypack | Womens | |
Sub Category | Laptop | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 29L | 27L | |
Dimensions (in) | 13 x 19 x 6 | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.0 | 2 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | |
Color | 8 colors and patterns | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | April 16, 2021 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $100 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps | Women-specific contoured 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 | ||
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 grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Front elastic bungee system | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment | Highly protective 15" laptop compartment |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External side compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel |
The North Face 's Cryptic Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Laptop features while The North Face 's Womens Borealis Backpack is a Womens 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 Womens Borealis Backpack's capacity is 27L 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 .
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