The main difference between the Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack is that the Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent material) while the Womens Borealis Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Vera Bradley | The North Face |
Name | Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack | Womens Borealis Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Womens | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Everyday | |
Capacity (L) | 25L | 27L | |
Dimensions (in) | 17.5 x 13 x 2.5 | 19.75 x 13.25 x 9.75 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.7 | 2 | |
Fabric | Recycled plastic bottles | 600D Polyester Toile, 500D Nylon Oxford Slub, 420D Nylon, 210D Cordura® Nylon Ripstop, Polyester Jacquard Camo | |
Color | 24 Colors and patterns | 30+ colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Vera Bradley Warranty | The North Face Lifetime Warranty | |
Rating | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $125 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable padded straps | Women-specific contoured shoulder 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 pocket | 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Main compartment has interior laptop sleeve | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and umbrella | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Padded top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Carabiner | Front elastic bungee system, fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop compartment fits up to 15" | Highly protective 15" laptop compartment |
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 |
Vera Bradley's Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Womens Borealis Backpack is a Womens backpack with Everyday features.
The Vera Bradley Recycled Lighten Up Reactive Grand Backpack has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.5 x 13 x 2.5. It's made of Recycled plastic bottles and is available in 24 Colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Womens Borealis Backpack's capacity is 27L 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 .
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