Columbia Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack has Zippers (Reflective zipper pulls) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack Front view
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia The North Face
Name Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Everyday Everyday
Capacity (L) 25L 31L
Dimensions (in) 20.24 x 14.72 x 3.35 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 1.0 2.7
Fabric 100% Polyester with PU coating 600D Polyester
Color 4 Colors and patterns 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 4.3 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured padded shoulder straps Articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps 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 2 side pocket 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
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 Elastic cord and 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 Flat padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Rounded back panel
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket External bungee straps

You're currently comparing the Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack by Columbia against the Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face .


Columbia's Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L 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 Unisex Atlas Explorer 25L Backpack has a capacity of 25L (liters), weighs 1.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 20.24 x 14.72 x 3.35. It's made of 100% Polyester with PU coating and is available in 4 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.