Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack vs The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack

The main difference between the Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack and the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack is that the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material) while the Hydra 26L Backpack does not.

Mountaintop 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Front View
The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Mountaintop The North Face
Name 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Hydra 26L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Backpacking Backpacking
Capacity (L) 70L 26L
Dimensions (in) 29.9 x 13 x 10.2 24 x 15 x 5
Weight (lb) 2.0 2
Fabric Nylon 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish.
Color 10+ colors and patterns Goblin Blue/Beta Blue
Warranty Mountaintop Warranty Lifetime
Release Date May 31, 2018
Rating 4.5 1
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps S-shaped padded shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt with pockets Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers YKK zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop sleeve
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable padded back panel FlashDry 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
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Integrated hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack by Mountaintop against the Hydra 26L Backpack by The North Face.


Mountaintop 's 70L Internal Frame Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while The North Face's Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 Hydra 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 24 x 15 x 5 inches. Constructed from 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish. it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Goblin Blue/Beta Blue.