The North Face Daypack vs The North Face Borealis Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Daypack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the Daypack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Borealis Backpack does not.

The North Face Daypack Front View
The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Daypack Borealis Backpack
Category Daypack Laptop
Sub Category Everyday School
Capacity (L) 22L 28L
Dimensions (in) 11.61 x 4.92 x 17.52 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) 1.4 2
Fabric 600D Recycled Polyester 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color 10+ colors and patterns 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Lifetime The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2013
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps 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 Invisible top zipped pocket, front zipped 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 Webbing top strap Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Leather patch, bike-light loop Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents

You're currently comparing the Daypack by The North Face against the Borealis Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.

The The North Face Daypack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.61 x 4.92 x 17.52. It's made of 600D Recycled Polyester and is available in 10+ colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Borealis Backpack's capacity is 28L 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 .