The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack vs Kate Spade Karissa Nylon Medium Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack and the Kate Spade Karissa Nylon Medium Backpack is that the Womens Borealis Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Karissa Nylon Medium Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack Front View
Kate Spade Karissa Nylon Medium Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Kate Spade
Name Womens Borealis Backpack Karissa Nylon Medium Backpack
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 27L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 10.5 x 9 x 5
Weight (lb) 2 2.1
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo Nylon
Color 30+ colors and patterns Black
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Kate Spade 1 Year Warranty
Rating 4.8 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket
Internal Compartments Dual main compartment with interior slide pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Padded top grab handle Top carry handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Highly protective 15" laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel

You're currently comparing the Womens Borealis Backpack by The North Face against the Karissa Nylon Medium Backpack by Kate Spade .


The North Face 's Womens Borealis Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features while Kate Spade 's Karissa Nylon Medium Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features.

The The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack has a capacity of 27L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75. It's made of 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo and is available in 30+ colors and patterns in comparison the Kate Spade Karissa Nylon Medium Backpack's capacity is with a size of 10.5 x 9 x 5 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.1 pounds and is available in Black.