Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack vs Eddie Bauer Alchemist 40/55 Backpack

The main difference between the Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack and the Eddie Bauer Alchemist 40/55 Backpack is that the Skylar Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant) while the Alchemist 40/55 Backpack does not.

Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack - Front View
Eddie Bauer Alchemist 40_55 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Eddie Bauer Eddie Bauer
Name Skylar Backpack Alchemist 40/55 Backpack
Category Laptop Hydration
Sub Category School Outdoor
Capacity (L) 20L 40L - 55L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 11.5 x 7 26.75 x 11.4 x 8.25
Weight (lb) 3 lbs. 14 oz.
Fabric 100% recycled nylon 100% nylon
Color Black Dark Smoke
Release Date May 1, 2012
Rating 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Adjustable shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal and pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Main compartment side zip—quick access
External Pockets 4 external pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve,
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15" laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps Compression-molded back panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded
Internal / External Frame Delrin internal frame with integrated tiedown points
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration Ready

You're currently comparing the Skylar Backpack by Eddie Bauer against the Alchemist 40/55 Backpack by Eddie Bauer .


Eddie Bauer 's Skylar Backpack is a Laptop backpack with School features while Eddie Bauer 's Alchemist 40/55 Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor features.

The Eddie Bauer Skylar Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 11.5 x 7. It's made of 100% recycled nylon and is available in Black in comparison the Eddie Bauer Alchemist 40/55 Backpack's capacity is 40L - 55L with a size of 26.75 x 11.4 x 8.25 inches. Constructed from 100% nylon it weighs 3 lbs. 14 oz. pounds and is available in Dark Smoke.