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title: "The North Face Surge vs Kifaru Antero - One Bag Travel"
description: "The North Face Surge vs Kifaru Antero: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# The North Face Surge vs. Kifaru Antero

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [The North Face Surge](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2cgfvx2mu6/the-north-face-surge/)

by [North Face](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=North Face)

![Front facing view of the The North Face Surge](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1634186335/carryons/The_Northface_Surge_corxll.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>31 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| The North Face Surge | Feature | Kifaru Antero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish</td><td>500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kifaru Antero](https://onebag.travel/carryon/p94sibqij4/kifaru-antero/)

by [Kifaru](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kifaru)

![Front facing view of the Kifaru Antero](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601079208/carryons/antero_xtu6qh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×25×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$415</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the The North Face Surge and Kifaru Antero

-   **Opening:** Other on the The North Face Surge; Clamshell on the Kifaru Antero.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the The North Face Surge; Top on the Kifaru Antero.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the The North Face Surge; No on the Kifaru Antero.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the The North Face Surge, and 7 accept only the Kifaru Antero.

### Only the Kifaru Antero fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## The North Face Surge vs. Kifaru Antero: which should you pack?

The **The North Face Surge** carries 6L more than the **Kifaru Antero** (31L vs. 25L), while the **The North Face Surge** is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Kifaru Antero** fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the The North Face Surge; if you want to travel lighter, the The North Face Surge is the better call.