Corsurf Island Hopper 28L vs The North Face Borealis
The Corsurf Island Hopper 28L is 28L and 1kg2.2lb; the The North Face Borealis is 28L and 1kg2.2lb. They weigh the same. The The North Face Borealis costs $4.989999999999995 less. The Corsurf Island Hopper 28L fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the The North Face Borealis fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Corsurf Island Hopper 28L | The North Face Borealis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.99 | $115Best |
| Volume | 28L | 28L |
| Weight | 1kg2.2lb | 1kg2.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 86% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 48.3×29.2×22.9cm19×11.5×9in | 50×30×17cm19.5×12×6.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Clamshell, luggage-style clamshell opening, front access zip pocket | Top-loading |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Water-resistant TPU exterior, YKK zippers | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with PU coating and fluorine-free DWR (heather colors: 300D recycled polyester ripstop) |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Corsurf Island Hopper 28L | The North Face Borealis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.