The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Womens Borealis Backpack has Tablet Sleeve (Padded tablet sleeve) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack Front View
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Borealis Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category Womens Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 27L 31L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 2 2.7
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo 600D Polyester
Color 30+ colors and patterns 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps Articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt 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 Webbing daisy chain
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 Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Compression Straps External side compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel Rounded back panel

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


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