The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Cryptic Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the The North Face Cryptic Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Cryptic Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Cryptic Backpack
Category Laptop Daypack
Sub Category Everyday Laptop
Capacity (L) 31L 29L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 13 x 19 x 6
Weight (lb) 2.7 2.0
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D Polyester
Color 15+ colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 April 16, 2021
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish 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 handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel

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


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Cryptic Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Laptop 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 Cryptic Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 13 x 19 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.