The North Face Groundwork Backpack vs The North Face Berkeley Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Groundwork Backpack and the The North Face Berkeley Backpack is that the Groundwork Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Berkeley Backpack does not.

The North Face Groundwork Backpack Front View
The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Groundwork Backpack Berkeley Backpack
Category Laptop Daypack
Sub Category Everyday Commuter
Dimensions (in) 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54 6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 1.45
Fabric 600D Polyester 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish.
Color 2 colors and patterns Tnf Black/Mineral Gold
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 5.0 4.5
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab nylon handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded; 16" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel Padded

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


The North Face's Groundwork Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter 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 The North Face Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.