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

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

Columbia Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Front View
The North Face Women's Aurora Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia The North Face
Name Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack Women's Aurora Backpack
Category Laptop Women's
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 26L 22L
Dimensions (in) 18 x 12.38 x 8.8 12.5 x 7.5 x 18
Weight (lb) 1.0 1.7
Fabric 100% Polyester 300D Heathered Polyester
Color 6 Colors and patterns 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 4.9 4.7
Price Under $175 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured padded shoulder straps Women-specific shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Hideaway sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent finish
Zippers Reflective zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Top zipped access
External Pockets 1 front zipped pocket and 2 side pocket Top zipped pocket, front and side stretch pockets
Internal Compartments Organizational panel 2 interior pen pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pocket can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Key clip
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Fleece-lined laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front organizer pocket
Travel Features Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Women-specific back panel
Load Lifters Yes

You're currently comparing the Atlas Explorer 26L Backpack by Columbia against the Women's Aurora 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 Aurora Backpack is a Women's 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 Aurora Backpack's capacity is 22L with a size of 12.5 x 7.5 x 18 inches. Constructed from 300D Heathered Polyester it weighs 1.7 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.