The North Face Womens Electra Backpack vs The North Face Borealis Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Womens Electra Backpack and the The North Face Borealis Backpack is that the Womens Electra Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-resistant coating) while the Borealis Backpack does not.

The North Face Womens Electra Backpack Front View
The North Face Borealis Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Womens Electra Backpack Borealis Backpack
Category Womens Laptop
Sub Category Commuter School
Capacity (L) 12L 28L
Dimensions (in) 20 x 14 x 2 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75
Weight (lb) 0.5 2
Fabric 300D Polyester Heather 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo
Color 6 colors and patterns 30+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014 December 11, 2013
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Women-specific breathable mesh shoulder straps Flexible yoke built from custom injection-molded 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-resistant coating
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Stretch-mesh front pocket, top pocket and 1 side pocket 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Hidden lash points on front panel Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Dedicated, highly protective laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Fleece-lined tablet sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Padded mesh back and breathable lumbar panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflective accents
Anti Theft Features Hidden Pocket Hidden zippered side pocket

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


The North Face 's Womens Electra Backpack is a Womens backpack with Commuter features while The North Face 's Borealis Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features.

The The North Face Womens Electra Backpack has a capacity of 12L (liters), weighs 0.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20 x 14 x 2 . It's made of 300D Polyester Heather and is available in 6 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Borealis Backpack's capacity is 28L with a size of 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo it weighs 2 pounds and is available in 30+ colors and patterns .