The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellant finish) while the Rapidus 30 Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Rapidus 30 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Rapidus 30 Backpack
Category Laptop Ski
Sub Category Everyday Sports
Capacity (L) 31L 30L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 2.7
Fabric 600D Polyester 10% nylon
Color 15+ colors and patterns Bluebird / Turbulence Grey
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date August 15, 2014 June 18, 2019
Rating 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with U pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 side crampon, 1 side skin, 1 insulated water bottle
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 1 side slip-in pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain Ice-axe carry with covered tip for secure and protected carry
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel FlashDry back panel
Baby Features Insulated Pockets Insulated water bottle holder

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Rapidus 30 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 Rapidus 30 Backpack is a Ski backpack with Sports 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 Rapidus 30 Backpack's capacity is 30L with a size of inches. Constructed from 10% nylon it weighs pounds and is available in Bluebird / Turbulence Grey.