The North Face Generator Backpack vs The North Face Groundwork Backpack

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

The North Face Generator Backpack
The North Face Groundwork Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Generator Backpack Groundwork Backpack
Category Outdoor Laptop
Sub Category Daypack Everyday
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 210D Cordura nylon 600D Polyester
Color Tnf Red/Asphalt 2 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.3 5.0
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
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 front zipped 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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel Padded mesh back panel

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


The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Groundwork Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Groundwork Backpack's capacity is with a size of 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.