The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack vs The North Face Women's Surge Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the The North Face Women's Surge Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Women's Surge Backpack does not.

The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
The North Face Surge Backpack Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Explore Haulaback Backpack Women's Surge Backpack
Category Backpacking Laptop
Sub Category Hiking Everyday
Capacity (L) 43.5L 31L
Dimensions (in) 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 12 x 7 x 20
Weight (lb) 3.34 2.7
Fabric 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish 600D Polyester
Color Peak Purple/Tnf Black 15+ colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 15, 2014
Rating 5 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water repellant finish
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop compartment
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Four padded webbing handles Padded top handle
Loops and Attachments Webbing daisy chain
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded laptop compartment
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with internal organization
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded flat back panel Rounded back panel
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 Women's Surge Backpack by The North Face .


The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face 's Women's Surge Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday 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 Women's Surge Backpack's capacity is 31L with a size of 12 x 7 x 20 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 2.7 pounds and is available in 15+ colors and patterns.