TIMBUK2 Custom Prospect Backpack vs The North Face Berkeley Backpack

The main difference between the Timbuk2 Custom Prospect Backpack and the The North Face Berkeley Backpack is that the Custom Prospect Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Berkeley Backpack does not.

TIMBUK2 Custom Prospect Backpack - Front View
The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Timbuk2 The North Face
Name Custom Prospect Backpack Berkeley Backpack
Category Commuter Daypack
Sub Category Daypack Commuter
Capacity (L) 22L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 6 x 2
Weight (lb) 2.4 1.45
Fabric 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish.
Color Army Tnf Black/Mineral Gold
Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.5
Price Under $159 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Flap colosure Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side pockets, 1 front pocket 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Internal organizer for pens, phones, laptop sleeve, Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab nylon handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded; 16" laptop
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Custom Prospect Backpack by Timbuk2 against the Berkeley Backpack by The North Face.


Timbuk2's Custom Prospect Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features while The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features.

The Timbuk2 Custom Prospect Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 2.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are . It's made of and is available in Army in comparison the The North Face Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.