Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the Farpoint Trek 55 has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded hip belts) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.

Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 55 Frontview
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey The North Face
Name Farpoint Trek 55 Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 55L 43.5L
Dimensions (in) 25 x 13 x 12 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) 3.9 3.34
Fabric 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color 2 colors and patterns Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date August 18, 2010
Rating 4.8 5
Price Under $200 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belts
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Large panel zip access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access
External Pockets Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack
Internal Compartments Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket Laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Padded top and side handles Four padded webbing handles
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable laptop and tablet compartment Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel Padded flat back panel
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate

You're currently comparing the Farpoint Trek 55 by Osprey against the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face.


Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 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.