The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Fall Line Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the The North Face Fall Line Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Fall Line Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Fall Line Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Fall Line Backpack
Category Laptop Motorcycle
Sub Category Everyday Backpacking
Capacity (L) 31L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69
Weight (lb) 2.7 2.31
Fabric 600D Polyester 400D Nylon
Color 15+ colors and patterns Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Shoulder-strap webbing create 360 degrees of reflectivity
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Front pocket with stretch side panels for additional volume, Reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses or electronics, Two opaque stretch-mesh side pockets discreetly hold their contents
Internal Compartments Internal organisation with a fleece-lined media pocket, secure zipped pocket and elastic webbing for cord management
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Comfortable, padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Padded, fleece-lined laptop sleeve in the main compartment helps protect laptop from bumps and falls
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve located in the main compartment for quick access
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Padded mesh back panel
Reflective Safety Strips Light reflection detailing helps you stay visible in low-light conditions

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Fall Line 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 Fall Line Backpack is a Motorcycle backpack with Backpacking 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 Fall Line Backpack's capacity is with a size of 7.48 x 13.78 x 19.69 inches. Constructed from 400D Nylon it weighs 2.31 pounds and is available in Black.