The North Face Berkeley Backpack vs The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack

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

The North Face Berkeley Backpack - Front View
The North Face Hydra 26L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Berkeley Backpack Hydra 26L Backpack
Category Daypack Hiking
Sub Category Commuter Backpacking
Capacity (L) 26L
Dimensions (in) 6 x 6 x 2 24 x 15 x 5
Weight (lb) 1.45 2
Fabric 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. 70D IronLite nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish.
Color Tnf Black/Mineral Gold Goblin Blue/Beta Blue
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.5 1
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist 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 2 stretch side pockets, beaver-tail pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Internal Compartments Two organizational mesh pouches, 16" laptop sleeve
Side Pockets 2 slip in side pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab nylon handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Lightweight
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded FlashDry back panel
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Integrated hydration sleeve

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


The North Face's Berkeley Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while The North Face's Hydra 26L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking 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 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.