The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack

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

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Womens Borealis Backpack
Category Laptop Womens
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 31L 27L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) 2.7 2
Fabric 600D Polyester 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color 15+ colors and patterns 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Highly protective 15" laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Womens Borealis 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 Womens Borealis Backpack is a Womens 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 Womens Borealis Backpack's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .