The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack vs Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack and the Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack is that the Womens Borealis Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack Front View
Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Vera Bradley
Name Womens Borealis Backpack Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 27L 25L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 17.5 x 13 x 2.5
Weight (lb) 2 1.7
Fabric 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo Recycled plastic bottles
Color 30+ colors and patterns 24 Colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty
Rating 4.8 4.9
Price Under $100 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific contoured shoulder straps Adjustable padded straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent material
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 pocket
Internal Compartments Main compartment has interior laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses Carabiner
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Highly protective 15" laptop compartment Laptop compartment fits up to 15"
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 Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack by Vera Bradley.


The North Face 's Womens Borealis Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features while Vera Bradley's Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand 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 Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack's capacity is 25L with a size of 17.5 x 13 x 2.5 inches. Constructed from Recycled plastic bottles it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 24 Colors and patterns.