The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the Oakley Icon Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Icon Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | Oakley |
Name | Women's Surge Backpack | Icon Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 31L | 24L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 7 x 20 | 36 x 18 x 45 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.7 | 2.45 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | Tough Cordura Fabric | |
Color | 15+ colors and patterns | Dull Onyx | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | Oakley 1 Year Warranty | |
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.0 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Articulated shoulder straps | Anatomically padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | 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 front pockets, 1 top zipped pocket and 2 side zipped pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Roomy interior with open panel pockets | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top handle | Ergonomic handgrip | |
Loops and Attachments | Webbing daisy chain | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment | Laptop sleeve fits up to a 17” laptop |
Organizer Pocket | Front pocket with internal organization | Front utility pocket with organizer | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Base / Bottom | Rubberized bottom panel | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Rounded back panel | Padded back panel |
Load Lifters | Yes |
The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Oakley 's Icon Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel 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 Oakley Icon Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 36 x 18 x 45 inches. Constructed from Tough Cordura Fabric it weighs 2.45 pounds and is available in Dull Onyx.
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