The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Berkeley Backpack and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the Berkeley Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water-repellent) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Berkeley Backpack Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category Daypack Backpacking
Sub Category Commuter Hiking
Capacity (L) 43.5L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 6 x 2 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) 1.45 3.34
Fabric 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color Tnf Black/Mineral Gold Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.5 5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest 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 Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access
External Pockets 1 front secure-zip pocket, 2 side water bottle pockets
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve Laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Four padded webbing handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Padded flat back panel
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate

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


The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking 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 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.