The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs Kipling Seoul Large Backpack

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

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Kipling Seoul Large Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Kipling
Name Women's Surge Backpack Seoul Large Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 31L 27L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 7.25 x 13 x 17.75
Weight (lb) 2.7 1.41
Fabric 600D Polyester Nylon
Color 15+ colors and patterns True Blue Tonal
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable, 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
Zippers Nylon
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 2 front zipped pockets, 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments 1 laptop sleeve, 1 slip on pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip on side pockets
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 Unpadded
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization 1 front organizer pockets for multiple items
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Unpadded
Other Features Other Features With monkey chain

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Seoul Large Backpack by Kipling.


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Kipling's Seoul Large 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 Kipling Seoul Large Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of 7.25 x 13 x 17.75 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1.41 pounds and is available in True Blue Tonal.