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

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the The North Face Griffin Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Handles (Padded top handle) while the Griffin Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Griffin Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Griffin Backpack
Category Laptop Outdoor
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Capacity (L) 31L 65L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 15.4 x 11 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 2.7 2
Fabric 600D Polyester Nylon
Color 15+ colors and patterns Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 3.8
Price Under $150 Under $225
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Padded adjustable shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Pivoting hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water repellent
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Wraparound J-zipper access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, 2 hip belt pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 stretch side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain Detachable daypack
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Padded adjustable back panel
Load Lifters Adjustable load lifters
Hip Belt Pockets 2 hip belt pockets
Top / Floating Lid Detachable flip-forward top lid
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective webbing
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 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 Griffin Backpack is a Outdoor 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 The North Face Griffin Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 15.4 x 11 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.