TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack vs The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack

The main difference between the TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack and the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack is that the Fox 5200 Backpack has Loops and Attachments (Bungee storage, gear ties, webbing loops and D-rings) while the Hydra 26L Backpack does not.

TETON Sports Fox 5200 Backpack Front View
The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand TETON Sports The North Face
Name Fox 5200 Backpack Hydra 26L Backpack
Category Backpacking Hiking
Sub Category Hiking Backpacking
Capacity (L) 85L 26L
Dimensions (in) 34 x 16 x 1 24 x 15 x 5
Weight (lb) 5.5 2
Fabric Sturdy 600D Ripstop and Oxford Canvas Shell 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish.
Color 2 colors and patterns Goblin Blue/Beta Blue
Warranty TETON Sports Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date May 1, 2006
Rating 4.6 1
Price Under $125 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, padded shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded waist straps with wide locking hip straps Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Weather-guard zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Top loading access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped top pocket, zipped side pockets and sleeping bag compartment 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Bungee storage, gear ties, webbing loops and D-rings
Lightweight Lightweight
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels FlashDry back panel
Rain Cover Rainfly included
Internal / External Frame Internal frame
Adjustable Length Torso Multi-position adjustable torso adjustments
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L water bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Integrated hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Fox 5200 Backpack by TETON Sports against the Hydra 26L Backpack by The North Face.


TETON Sports 's Fox 5200 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 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.