Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack has Zippers (Reflective zipper pulls) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.

Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Front View
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia The North Face
Name Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 26L 31L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 1.0 2.7
Fabric 100% Polyester 600D Polyester
Color 6 Colors and patterns 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.9 4.7
Price Under $175 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured padded shoulder straps Articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
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 Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Key clip Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel

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


Columbia 's Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features while The North Face 's Women's Surge 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 Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.