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

The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the The North Face Berkeley Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Berkeley Backpack does not.

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

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


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

The The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack has a capacity of 43.5L (liters), weighs 3.34 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 1.5 x 11 x 23.5. It's made of 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black in comparison the The North Face Berkeley Backpack's capacity is with a size of 6 x 6 x 2 inches. Constructed from 400D recycled nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish; Boot: 1200D recycled polyester with non-PFC DWR finish. it weighs 1.45 pounds and is available in Tnf Black/Mineral Gold.