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

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the The North Face Generator Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Generator Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Generator Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Generator Backpack
Category Laptop Outdoor
Sub Category Everyday Daypack
Capacity (L) 31L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 2.7 2
Fabric 600D Polyester 210D Cordura nylon
Color 15+ colors and patterns Tnf Red/Asphalt
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.3
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Padded mesh back panel

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Generator 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 Generator Backpack is a Outdoor backpack with Daypack 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 Generator Backpack 's capacity is with a size of 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 210D Cordura nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt.