Vera Bradley Journey Backpack vs The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack

The main difference between the Vera Bradley Journey Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is that the Journey Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent material) while the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack does not.

Vera Bradley Journey Backpack Front View
The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Vera Bradley The North Face
Name Journey Backpack Womens Borealis 27L Backpack
Category Womens Womens
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 32L 27L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 13 x 9 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11
Weight (lb) 2.4 2.3
Fabric Reactive 100% Polyester
Color 8 colors and patterns 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty Vera Bradley Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.9
Price Under $150 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable padded straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent material
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Top zipped pocket with removable hard case, 2 front zipped pockets, back zipped pocket and 2 side pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Mesh slip pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Multiple handles Padded top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Convertible Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 15" Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Contoured trolley sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Ventilated shoe compartment on base

You're currently comparing the Journey Backpack by Vera Bradley against the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face.


Vera Bradley 's Journey Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel features.

The Vera Bradley Journey Backpack has a capacity of 32L (liters), weighs 2.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18 x 13 x 9. It's made of Reactive and is available in 8 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.