The North Face Basin 24 Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the Basin 24 Backpack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Adjustable hip belt) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.

The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Basin 24 Backpack Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Outdoor Hiking
Capacity (L) 43.5L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) 1.7 3.34
Fabric Recycled nylon ripstop 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color Banff Blue - Aviator Navy Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access
External Pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment Laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Web haul handle Four padded webbing handles
Loops and Attachments Two-point trekking-pole attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Padded flat back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face against the Explore Haulaback Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The The North Face Basin 24 Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11 x 6.7 x 19.7. It's made of Recycled nylon ripstop and is available in Banff Blue - Aviator Navy 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.