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