The North Face Groundwork Backpack vs The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Groundwork Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is that the Groundwork Backpack has Main Compartment Access (Normal zipped access) while the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack does not.

The North Face Groundwork Backpack Front View
The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Groundwork Backpack Womens Borealis 27L Backpack
Category Laptop Womens
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Capacity (L) 27L
Dimensions (in) 21.3 x 15.51 x 3.54 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11
Weight (lb) 2.3
Fabric 600D Polyester 100% Polyester
Color 2 colors and patterns 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 5.0
Price Under $200 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Elastic cord Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

You're currently comparing the Groundwork Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Groundwork Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens 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 The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.