The North Face Surge vs WANDRD PRVKE Zip 31L
The The North Face Surge is 31L and 1.26kg2.8lb; the WANDRD PRVKE Zip 31L is 31L and 1.31kg2.9lb. The The North Face Surge is 0.05kg0.1lb lighter. The The North Face Surge costs $104 less. The The North Face Surge fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the WANDRD PRVKE Zip 31L fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 9 of 26.
| Spec | The North Face Surge | WANDRD PRVKE Zip 31L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150Best | $254 |
| Volume | 31L | 31L |
| Weight | 1.26kg2.8lbBest | 1.31kg2.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 97% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 35%Best |
| Dimensions | 50.8×30.5×17.8cm20×12×7in | 42×30×15cm16.5×12×6in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 1 |
| Opening | n/a | Clamshell, zip top, clamshell and quick-draw side access |
| 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 | Insert sold separately |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Removable | Insert sold separately |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | Insert sold separately |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with fluorine-free DWR finish (heather colours: 300D heathered recycled polyester ripstop) | P900D tarpaulin, N840D ballistic nylon, P200D interior, YKK zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | The North Face Surge | WANDRD PRVKE Zip 31L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | 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.