The North Face Basin 24 Backpack vs The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Basin 24 Backpack and the The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack is that the Basin 24 Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water repellent) while the Hydra 26L Backpack does not.

The North Face Basin 24 Backpack - Front View
The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Basin 24 Backpack Hydra 26L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Outdoor Backpacking
Capacity (L) 26L
Dimensions (in) 11 x 6.7 x 19.7 24 x 15 x 5
Weight (lb) 1.7 2
Fabric Recycled nylon ripstop 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish.
Color Banff Blue - Aviator Navy Goblin Blue/Beta Blue
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 1
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded adjustable shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt Adjustable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellent
Zippers 2 way string zipper holder Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets External stash pockets, water bottle pockets 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Internal Compartments Large main compartment
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Web haul handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Two-point trekking-pole attachment
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve 1 laptop sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel FlashDry back panel
Rain Cover Concealed rain cover
Trekking Pole Holders Minimal two-point trekking-pole attachment to hold poles
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Hydration sleeve Integrated hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Basin 24 Backpack by The North Face against the Hydra 26L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Basin 24 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 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.