The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs Oakley Icon Backpack

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.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Oakley Icon Backpack Front Vieww
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

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Icon Backpack by Oakley .


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.