The North Face Women's Surge Backpack vs Thule Crossover 32L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack and the Thule Crossover 32L Backpack is that the Women's Surge Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Crossover 32L Backpack does not.

The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Thule Crossover 32L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Thule
Name Women's Surge Backpack Crossover 32L Backpack
Category Laptop Mens
Sub Category Everyday Laptop
Capacity (L) 31L 32L
Dimensions (in) 12 x 7 x 20 ‎12.4 x 12.2 x 18.5
Weight (lb) 2.7 2.2
Fabric 600D Polyester Dobby Nylon
Color 15+ colors and patterns Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Thule Guarantee
Release Date August 15, 2014 ‎March 7, 2014
Rating 4.7 4.5
Price Under $150 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Articulated shoulder straps Perforated EVA shoulder straps with mesh covering
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish Water-resistant material
Zippers Water-resistant zippers
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 3 front and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Dual main compartment with multiple interior pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top handle Multiple grab-and-go handles
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop compartment Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15'
Tablet Sleeve Tablet compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization Front organization compartment
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel Padded back panel with air flow channels

You're currently comparing the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face against the Crossover 32L Backpack by Thule .


The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while Thule 's Crossover 32L Backpack is a Mens backpack with Laptop 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 Thule Crossover 32L Backpack's capacity is 32L with a size of ‎12.4 x 12.2 x 18.5 inches. Constructed from Dobby Nylon it weighs 2.2 pounds and is available in Black.