The North Face Generator Backpack vs The North Face Cryptic Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Generator Backpack and the The North Face Cryptic Backpack is that the Generator Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls) while the Cryptic Backpack does not.

The North Face Generator Backpack
The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Generator Backpack Cryptic Backpack
Category Outdoor Daypack
Sub Category Daypack Laptop
Capacity (L) 29L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 13 x 19 x 6
Weight (lb) 2 2.0
Fabric 210D Cordura nylon 600D Polyester
Color Tnf Red/Asphalt 8 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 16, 2021
Rating 4.3 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel

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


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

The The North Face Generator Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5. It's made of 210D Cordura nylon and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt in comparison the The North Face Cryptic Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 13 x 19 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.