Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. The North Face Borealis Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zorali Escapade Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| Zorali Escapade Backpack | Feature | The North Face Borealis Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 1000D Durable Nylon Oxford Fabric | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish |
The North Face Borealis Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Zorali Escapade Backpack and The North Face Borealis Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Top zip on the The North Face Borealis Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; 16in on the The North Face Borealis Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Yes on the The North Face Borealis Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 3 accept only the Zorali Escapade Backpack, and 34 accept only the The North Face Borealis Backpack.
Only the Zorali Escapade Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the The North Face Borealis Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. The North Face Borealis Backpack: which should you pack?
The Zorali Escapade Backpack carries 2L more than the The North Face Borealis Backpack (30L vs. 28L), while the Zorali Escapade Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the The North Face Borealis Backpack fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Zorali Escapade Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Zorali Escapade Backpack is the better call.