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.
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 |
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.
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