The North Face Groundwork Backpack vs The North Face Generator Backpack

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

The North Face Groundwork Backpack Front View
The North Face Generator Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Groundwork Backpack Generator Backpack
Category Laptop Outdoor
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Dimensions (in) 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 2
Fabric 600D Polyester 210D Cordura nylon
Color 2 colors and patterns Tnf Red/Asphalt
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 5.0 4.3
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side 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
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
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 Groundwork Backpack by The North Face against the Generator Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Groundwork Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack 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 Generator Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Cordura nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt.