The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs Dakine Unisex Campus Premium Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the Dakine Unisex Campus Premium Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Unisex Campus Premium Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Dakine Unisex Campus Premium Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Dakine
Name Women's Surge Backpack Unisex Campus Premium Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 31L 28L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 ‎20 x 14.5 x 3.5
Weight (lb) 2.7
Fabric 600D Polyester 420D Recycled Nylon
Color 15+ colors and patterns 12 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Dakine 10 Year Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 January 25, 2019
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps S-curved shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pocket, 2 side pockets, and 1 side zipped pocket
Internal Compartments 3 Organizational panel
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Fleece lined tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization Front pocket organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Unisex Campus Premium Backpack by Dakine.


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Dakine's Unisex Campus Premium Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The The North Face Women's Surge Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 2.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12 x 7 x 20. It's made of 600D Polyester and is available in 15+ colors and patterns in comparison the Dakine Unisex Campus Premium Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of ‎20 x 14.5 x 3.5 inches. Constructed from 420D Recycled Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 12 Colors and patterns.