North Face Daypacks: Colorful Choices

The range of North Face daypacks is overwhelming in variety, quality, function and price. The best way to get the right pack is to know what features are a must and which features to leave out.

Determine what you really need the daypack for before you become dazzled by the cool looks, the multiple pockets or the carry all compartments. Keep your own body size in mind and do not choose a gear hauler if you cannot handle the load everyday.

By doing a bit of preliminary research, the selections listed below offer a good introduction and comparison of capacity size and features to set you on a decision path to satisfaction.

North Face daypacks last for years, so it's important to find the most comfortable pack that meets your daily requirements.


 

North Face Daypacks: Best Seller Selections

North Face Heckler (Urban, School, Travel - 2050ci/34L)

A spacious pack with incredible support, a comfortable feel and style to show off, the Heckler gets rave reviews as one of the ultimate North Face daypacks.
The North Face Heckler

Besides its functionality to carry heavy school and work loads, most laptops seem to fit inside the extra long pack.

The lightweight and strong design provides three compartments, a large main section with universal sleeve and hydration port, a smaller compartment with dividers for organization and a front stash pocket with a music port.

Ultra padded shoulder straps together with a foam back panel handles the weight and distributes the contents evenly. And two stretch mesh side pockets keep water handy.

For some users the long style back covering pack was a bit uncomfortable and might be too large for carrying normal loads. Others preferred a separate zip sleeve for the laptop.

Colors available: Moonlight Ivory, Blue Plaid, Basin Blue/Deep Water Blue, Black, Ink Blue, Saratoga Green

With superior comfort, a roomy interior and enough style for school, summer camp or campus rounds, this daypack is fast becoming a favorite..

North Face Vault (Urban, School - 1850ci/30L)

A basic book bag with no bells and whistles, the Vault loads up on textbooks, sports gear and work stuff to get you through the entire day.
North Face Vault

As a no frills pack it provides quality and durability at a reasonable price to deliver a simple, functional daypack that gets the job done.

The large main compartment fills up with multiple books and binders and the laptop sleeve can fit a 15" machine but maybe not anything larger. A front accessory pocket has a servicable organizer and key clip for keeping everyday items handy.

It is not really suitable as a hiking daypack since it lacks functional features such as shoulder support, a hydration port, and side mesh pockets for water bottles.

Though the lightweight pack fits petite girls, straps tend to slip off those with a narrow frame and the padding is insufficient.

Colors available: Coffee Brown, Brown Plaid, Basin Blue/Deep Water Blue, Crimson Red/Molten Red, Black

A typical book bag with high quality at a good price for everyday use and abuse at school, work or sports play.

North Face Slingshot (School, Urban, Day Hikes - 2000ci/33L)

A schoolbag special, the Slingshot is a popular pack for both students and parents. The cool look factor plays to the Middle and High School crowd, with Mom or Dad impressed with the quality and features.
The North Face Slingshot

Perfect for class textbooks, sleepovers or light hiking, the daypack is not too big, too boring or with too many features. The main compartment carries the bulky stuff with a full front secondary compartment adding organization pockets.

A bungee cord on the pack face keeps jackets and other handy items accessible. A stitched foam back panel provides comfort and a removable hipbelt gives a bit more support.

Some laptops fit inside but there is no padding or weather proofing on the bottom. Girls may find the pack too big to fit well, with a switch to the North Face Isabella instead.

And for small items, like gum and sunglasses, there is no zippered pocket inside for easy storage.

Colors available: Coffee Brown, Brown Plaid, Basin Blue/Deep Water Blue, Crimson Red/Molten Red, Black

A solid choice for school or work, but limited for trail duty, it has all the basics plus a bit of style.

North Face Big Shot (School, Travel, Light Hiking - 2015ci/33L)

A big North Face daypack that takes field and urban abuse, whether you travel overseas, bike to school or hike the trails. This durable pack hauls up to 30 pounds for a full load of campus textbooks or clothes for a weekend trip.
The North Face Big Shot

Cushioned shoulder straps and back support provide a sturdy and balanced fit. The main compartment contains a padded laptop sleeve and a hydration port. The sizeable front pocket has an organizer, plus there is a top zip accessory pocket and two vertical stash pockets.

Side and bottom compression straps keep the pack compact when the load lightens.

Double check your 17" computer size because some users found it easy, while others could barely make it fit. People over six feet tall may find the overall length lacking a bit. And the limited airflow did not transfer heat off the back too well.

Colors available: Black, Basin Blue/Deep Water Blue, Crimson Red/Molten Red, Saratoga Green, Brown

An all-around "work horse" daypack that packs a load and handles abuse from students, soldiers, urban warriors and hikers.

North Face Box Shot (School, Business, Day Hikes - 2150ci/35L)

A large and roomy daypack capable of fitting most 17" laptops, the Box Shot combines extra space with quality comfort.
The North Face Box Shot

A separate zippered sleeve with side and bottom padding protects valuable computers from getting the knock around and the main compartment swallows up a day's worth of textbooks too.

One of the larger packs available, users particularly liked the padded straps and comfortable Airmesh back panel for commuting by bike or just walking on campus all day.

Noted by others for having "more storage pockets than others", there are sections for organization, a zip bottom powercord and large stash pockets on front.

It may be a tad heavy or long for some everyday users not carrying a full load, thus needing to tighten the side straps to overcome floppiness. Taking out water bottles from snug side pockets might be an annoyance and bigger laptops can be problematic.

Colors available: Cardinal Red, Basin Blue/Deep Water Blue, Black

A quality book bag for heavy school loads and big enough for weekend trips with durable materials and features worth the price.

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