The North Face Groundwork Backpack vs Oakley Icon Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Groundwork Backpack and the Oakley Icon Backpack is that the Groundwork Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Elastic cord) while the Icon Backpack does not.

The North Face Groundwork Backpack Front View
Oakley Icon Backpack Front Vieww
Specs Brand The North Face Oakley
Name Groundwork Backpack Icon Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Capacity (L) 24L
Dimensions (in) 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54 36 x 18 x 45
Weight (lb) 2.45
Fabric 600D Polyester Tough Cordura Fabric
Color 2 colors and patterns Dull Onyx
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Oakley 1 Year Warranty
Rating 5.0 4.0
Price Under $200 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Anatomically padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pockets 2 front pockets, 1 top zipped pocket and 2 side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments Roomy interior with open panel pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Ergonomic handgrip
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Laptop sleeve fits up to a 17” laptop
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Rubberized bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel Padded back panel
Load Lifters Yes

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


The North Face's Groundwork Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Oakley 's Icon Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The The North Face Groundwork Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Oakley Icon Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 36 x 18 x 45 inches. Constructed from Tough Cordura Fabric it weighs 2.45 pounds and is available in Dull Onyx.