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.
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 |
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.
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