The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack vs Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 Backpack

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.

The North Face Alamere 24 Backpack
Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 55 Frontview
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

You're currently comparing the Alamere 24 Backpack by The North Face against the Farpoint Trek 55 by Osprey .


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.