The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Borealis Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | The North Face | The North Face |
Name | Women's Surge Backpack | Borealis Backpack | |
Category | Laptop | Laptop | |
Sub Category | Everyday | School | |
Capacity (L) | 31L | 28L | |
Dimensions (in) | 12 x 7 x 20 | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.7 | 2 | |
Fabric | 600D Polyester | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | |
Color | 15+ colors and patterns | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | August 15, 2014 | December 11, 2013 | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Articulated shoulder straps | Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Removable waist belt | 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 | 1 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 | Padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Webbing daisy chain | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment | Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded tablet sleeve | ||
Organizer Pocket | Front pocket with internal organization | Front utility pocket with organizer | |
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Rounded back panel | |
Reflective Safety Strips | 360-degree reflective accents |
The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School 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 The North Face Borealis Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .
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