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.
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 |
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.
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