The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack vs The North Face Cryptic Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack and the The North Face Cryptic Backpack is that the Womens Borealis Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable waist belt) while the Cryptic Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack Front View
The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Borealis Backpack Cryptic Backpack
Category Womens Daypack
Sub Category Everyday Laptop
Capacity (L) 27L 29L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 13 x 19 x 6
Weight (lb) 2 2.0
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo 600D Polyester
Color 30+ colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 16, 2021
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 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 grab handle Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Highly protective 15" laptop compartment Padded 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 Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel

You're currently comparing the Womens Borealis Backpack by The North Face against the Cryptic Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face 's Womens Borealis Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Cryptic Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Laptop 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 The North Face Cryptic Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 13 x 19 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.