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

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Women's Aurora Backpack has Internal Compartments (2 interior pen pockets) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.

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

You're currently comparing the Women's Aurora Backpack by The North Face against the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Women's Aurora Backpack is a Women's backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 12.5 x 7.5 x 18. It's made of 300D Heathered Polyester and is available in 5 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.