The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Padded laptop compartment ) while the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
The North Face Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Surge Backpack Women's Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack
Category Laptop Backpacking
Sub Category Everyday Womens
Capacity (L) 31L 55L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2
Weight (lb) 2.7 3.1
Fabric 600D Polyester 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish
Color 15+ colors and patterns 3 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 November 19, 2020
Rating 4.7 4.9
Price Under $150 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Proprietary OPTIFITâ„¢ suspension system
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Molded hipbelt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water resistant material
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Full J-zip 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 Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Cushy foam and breathable mesh back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame External frame
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Terra 55 Backpacking 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 Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Womens 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 Terra 55 Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 22.4 x 13.4 x 10.2 inches. Constructed from 210D Nylon with Non-PFC DWR Finish it weighs 3.1 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.