The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs JanSport Double Break Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the JanSport Double Break Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Double Break Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
JanSport Double Break Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face JanSport
Name Women's Surge Backpack Double Break Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 31L 27L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 18.27 x 15.27 x 2.09
Weight (lb) 2.7
Fabric 600D Polyester 400D Nylon Packcloth
Color 15+ colors and patterns 10 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Jansport Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.3
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Fully padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
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 and 2 side pockets
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
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15″
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization Front organizer pocket
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Fully padded back panel

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Double Break Backpack by JanSport .


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while JanSport 's Double Break 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 JanSport Double Break Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of 18.27 x 15.27 x 2.09 inches. Constructed from 400D Nylon Packcloth it weighs pounds and is available in 10 Colors and patterns.