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

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

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Women's Aurora Backpack
Category Laptop Women's
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 31L 22L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 12.5 x 7.5 x 18
Weight (lb) 2.7 1.7
Fabric 600D Polyester 300D Heathered Polyester
Color 15+ colors and patterns 5 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Women-specific shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Hideaway sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water repellent finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets
Internal Compartments 2 interior pen pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Fleece-lined laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Women-specific back panel
Load Lifters Yes

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Aurora 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 Women's Aurora Backpack is a Women's backpack with Everyday 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 Women's Aurora Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 inches. Constructed from 300D Heathered Polyester it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.