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.
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 |
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.
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