TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the Fox 5200 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack Front View
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports The North Face
Name Fox 5200 Backpack Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Hiking Hiking
Capacity (L) 85L 43.5L
Dimensions (in) 34 x 16 x 1 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) 5.5 3.34
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color 2 colors and patterns Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 4.6 5
Price Under $125 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps
Zippers Weather-guard 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 top pocket, zipped side pockets and sleeping bag compartment
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Four padded webbing handles
Loops and Attachments Bungee storage, gear ties, webbing loops and D-rings
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels Padded flat back panel
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position adjustable torso adjustments
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 Fox 5200 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face.


TETON Sports 's Fox 5200 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack has a capacity of 85L (liters), weighs 5.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 34 x 16 x 1 . It's made of Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 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.