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The North Face backpacks
We list 2 The North Face backpacks, from 28 to 31 L and 2.3 lb to 2.8 lb. The lightest is the Borealis at 2.3 lb, and prices start at $99.
By Everyday LoadoutData checked www.thenorthface.comAbout The North Face
- Packs listed
- 2
- Capacity range
- 28 to 31 L
- Weight range
- 2.3 lb to 2.8 lb
- Price range
- $99 to $150
At a glance
Side-by-side specs
| Pack | Capacity | Weight | Laptop | Water | Opening | Rating | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North Face Borealis | 28 L | 2.3 lb · 1,049 g | — | Water-resistant | — | $99 | |
| The North Face Surge | 31 L | 2.8 lb · 1,247 g | — | Water-resistant | — | $150 |
Image not availableThe The North Face Borealis is a 28 L, 2.3 lb pack that fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is 210D recycled nylon ripstop (solid colors).
It's the lightest of the 2 packs here, 198 g lighter than the heaviest and the least expensive here at $99. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Gearhead Outfitters).
- Capacity
- 28 L
- Weight
- 2.3 lb · 1,049 g
- Laptop
- Not published
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- 210D recycled nylon ripstop (solid colors)
- Review score
- 8.7 / 10
$99at Gearhead Outfitters, Stone Slab/Calacatta
Check price for the The North Face Borealis at Gearhead Outfitters (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the The North Face BorealisLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Removable hipbelt
- 2 bottle pockets
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Gearhead Outfitters)
The North Face Surge
Most capacity
Image not availableThe The North Face Surge is a 31 L, 2.8 lb pack that fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is 210D recycled nylon ripstop (solid colors); 300D heathered recycled polyester (heather colors).
At 2.8 lb it's the heaviest of the 2 packs here and the most expensive here at $150. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Gearhead Outfitters).
- Capacity
- 31 L
- Weight
- 2.8 lb · 1,247 g
- Laptop
- Not published
- Water
- Water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- 210D recycled nylon ripstop (solid colors); 300D heathered recycled polyester (heather colors)
- Review score
- 8.1 / 10
$150at Gearhead Outfitters, TNF Black/TNF Black-NPF
Check price for the The North Face Surge at Gearhead Outfitters (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the The North Face SurgeLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Removable hipbelt
- 2 bottle pockets
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Gearhead Outfitters)
Questions, answered from the data
What are the lightest The North Face backpacks?
The The North Face Borealis is the lightest at 2.3 lb (1,049 g), by Gearhead Outfitters's listing.
What's the cheapest option?
The The North Face Borealis, with a lowest in-stock price of $99 this week.
Are any of these waterproof?
None are marketed as waterproof. The best stated protection here is water-resistant.
About this list
This page includes every The North Face backpack in our database, ordered by capacity. “At a glance” picks compare these packs with each other only. To compare across brands, use the backpack search.
Specs come from The North Face’s product pages unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026. This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Read our methodology.