The main difference between the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 and the The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack is that the Farpoint Trek 55 has Internal Compartments (Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket) while the Alamere 24 Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | The North Face |
Name | Farpoint Trek 55 | Alamere 24 Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Backpacking | |
Capacity (L) | 55L | 18L | |
Dimensions (in) | 25 x 13 x 12 | ||
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 1lb 7oz | |
Fabric | 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop | Nylon | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | Vintage White/Horizon Red | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | August 18, 2010 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $200 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Padded adjustable shoulder straps with multiple clasps to keep it in place. |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | Adjustable chest strap | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belts | Adjustable waist strap | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with string pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Large panel zip access | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack | Front zipper pockets for other essentials, | |
Internal Compartments | Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | 2 side pockets | |
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Padded top and side handles | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Lockable laptop and tablet compartment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Internal and external compression straps | |
Stowable Straps | Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap | ||
Rear Loading Straps | Yes | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel | Padded |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper |
Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Alamere 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.
The Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 25 x 13 x 12. It's made of 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack's capacity is 18L with a size of inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 1lb 7oz pounds and is available in Vintage White/Horizon Red.
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