The North Face BTTFB Backpack vs Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face BTTFB Backpack and the Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack is that the BTTFB Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with metal pulls) while the Exoti 50 Backpack does not.

The North Face BTTFB Backpack - Front View
Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face Vargo
Name BTTFB Backpack Exoti 50 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 20L 50L
Dimensions (in) 19 x 13 x 4 14 x 3 x 25
Weight (lb) 1.75 2.0
Fabric 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating X-Pac Fabric
Color Macrofleck Print Green Blue/Gray
Warranty Vargo Guarantee
Release Date February 6, 2017
Rating 5.0
Price Under $150 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Straight - Adjustable and injection-molded-foam shoulder straps Ventilated, adjustable shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hip strap with pockets
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Top loading access
External Pockets Top pocket 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve,
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Ultralight titanium alloy external frame
Ergonomic Ergonomic lumbar support plate
Adjustable Length Torso 16-22 inches torso length
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the BTTFB Backpack by The North Face against the Exoti 50 Backpack by Vargo .


The North Face's BTTFB Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features while Vargo 's Exoti 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The The North Face BTTFB Backpack has a capacity of 20L (liters), weighs 1.75 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19 x 13 x 4. It's made of 900D polyester with TPE PVC coating and is available in Macrofleck Print Green in comparison the Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of 14 x 3 x 25 inches. Constructed from X-Pac Fabric it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Blue/Gray.