The North Face Women's Pivoter Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Women's Pivoter Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Women's Pivoter Backpack has Compression Straps (External compression straps) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.

The North Face Women's Pivoter Backpack Front View
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Women's Pivoter Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category Womens Laptop
Sub Category Laptop Everyday
Capacity (L) 22.3L 31L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 8 x 16.75 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 1.6 2.7
Fabric 1680D Ballistic Nylon 600D Polyester
Color 15 colors and patterns 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date July 3, 2018 August 15, 2014
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Flexible yoke built from molded shoulder straps Articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant finish Water repellant finish
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 front 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 Two webbing top handles Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with organizer Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific FlexVentâ„¢ suspension system; padded back and lumbar panel Rounded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity

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


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

The The North Face Women's Pivoter Backpack has a capacity of 22.3L (liters), weighs 1.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 8 x 16.75. It's made of 1680D Ballistic Nylon and is available in 15 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.