Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack vs The North Face Cryptic Backpack

The main difference between the Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack and the The North Face Cryptic Backpack is that the Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Removable hip belt) while the Cryptic Backpack does not.

Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack Front View
The North Face Cryptic Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Columbia The North Face
Name Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack Cryptic Backpack
Category Laptop Daypack
Sub Category Daypack Laptop
Capacity (L) 32L 29L
Dimensions (in) 17.2 x 12.68 x 7.99 13 x 19 x 6
Weight (lb) 2.38 2.0
Fabric 100% Nylon 600D Polyester
Color 3 Colors and patterns 8 colors and patterns
Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 16, 2021
Rating 5.0 4.8
Price Under $125 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Techlite adjustable shoulder straps FlexVent™ custom molded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable hip 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 Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve fits laptop up to 15" Padded laptop compartment
Tablet Sleeve Fleece lined tablet sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable airmesh backpanel Comfortable padded mesh back panel and breathable lumbar panel

You're currently comparing the Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack by Columbia against the Cryptic Backpack by The North Face .


Columbia 's Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Daypack features while The North Face 's Cryptic Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Laptop features.

The Columbia Unisex Hawthorne 32L Backpack has a capacity of 32L (liters), weighs 2.38 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.2 x 12.68 x 7.99. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 3 Colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Cryptic Backpack's capacity is 29L with a size of 13 x 19 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in 8 colors and patterns.