Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

The main difference between the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded hip belt with pockets) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.

Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Front View
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Mountaintop The North Face
Name 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 70L 43.5L
Dimensions (in) 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) 2.0 3.34
Fabric Nylon 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color 10+ colors and patterns Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty Mountaintop Warranty Lifetime
Release Date May 31, 2018
Rating 4.5 5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt with pockets
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers YKK zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Four padded webbing handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable padded back panel Padded flat back panel
Rain Cover Rain cover included
Internal / External Frame Dual aluminum internal frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic design
Adjustable Length Torso 8 level height adjuster
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack by Mountaintop against the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face.


Mountaintop 's 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has a capacity of 70L (liters), weighs 2.0 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 29.9 x 13 x 10.2. It's made of Nylon and is available in 10+ colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack's capacity is 43.5L with a size of 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 inches. Constructed from 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish it weighs 3.34 pounds and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black.