North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. The North Face Borealis Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack | Feature | The North Face Borealis Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | 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 North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack and The North Face Borealis Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; 4 on the The North Face Borealis Backpack.
- Opening: Other on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; Top zip on the The North Face Borealis Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; Top on the The North Face Borealis Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; Removable on the The North Face Borealis Backpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; No on the The North Face Borealis Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 172 accept both. 6 accept only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack, and 0 accept only the The North Face Borealis Backpack.
Only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. The North Face Borealis Backpack: which should you pack?
The The North Face Borealis Backpack carries 2L more than the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack (26L vs. 28L), while the The North Face Borealis Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the The North Face Borealis Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the The North Face Borealis Backpack is the better call.