The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Berkeley Backpack and the Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack is that the Berkeley Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent) while the Trek™ 24L Backpack does not.

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face Columbia
Name Berkeley Backpack Trek™ 24L Backpack
Category Daypack Commuter
Sub Category Commuter Daypack
Capacity (L) 24L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 6 x 2 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5
Weight (lb) 1.45 0.8lb 1oz
Fabric 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. 100% Polyester
Color Tnf Black/Mineral Gold Peach Blossom/Dark Coral
Rating 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Straight - adjustable padded strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-repellent
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and metal pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets 1 front zippered pocket
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve Water bottle pocket
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets 1 side slip in pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Two webbing top handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded; can accommodate most computers up to 15"
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded

You're currently comparing the Berkeley Backpack by The North Face against the Trek™ 24L Backpack by Columbia.


The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while Columbia's Trek™ 24L Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Daypack features.

The The North Face Berkeley Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 1.45 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 6 x 6 x 2. It's made of 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold in comparison the Columbia Trek™ 24L Backpack's capacity is 24L with a size of 5.5 x 11.8 x 16.5 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 0.8lb 1oz pounds and is available in Peach Blossom/Dark Coral.