Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack vs The North Face Sunder Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack and the The North Face Sunder Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap) while the Sunder Backpack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Front View
The North Face Sunder Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia The North Face
Name Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Sunder Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 26L 31L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 24 x 13 x 6
Weight (lb) 1.0 0.6
Fabric 100% Polyester 600D Recycled Polyester
Color 6 Colors and patterns 6 colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.9 4.6
Price Under $175 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant material
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 1 front zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Organizational panel
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key clip Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack by Columbia against the Sunder Backpack by The North Face .


Columbia 's Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Sunder Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack has a capacity of 26L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18 x 12.38 x 8.8. It's made of 100% Polyester and is available in 6 Colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Sunder Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 24 x 13 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Recycled Polyester it weighs 0.6 pounds and is available in 6 colors and patterns.