The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack vs The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack and the The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is that the Explore Haulaback Backpack has Zippers (Nylon zipper with string pulls) while the Womens Borealis 27L Backpack does not.

The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
The North Face Womens Borealis 27L Backpack Side View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Explore Haulaback Backpack Womens Borealis 27L Backpack
Category Backpacking Womens
Sub Category Hiking Travel
Capacity (L) 43.5L 27L
Dimensions (in) 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11
Weight (lb) 3.34 2.3
Fabric 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish 100% Polyester
Color Peak Purple/Tnf Black 3 Colors and patterns
Warranty Lifetime The North Face Lifetime Warranty
Rating 5
Price Under $100 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps FlexVent suspension system with padded mesh back panel and shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap Adjustable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable waist strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy 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 grab handle
Loops and Attachments Front elastic bungee system
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded Padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded flat back panel
Reflective Safety Strips 360-degree reflectivity
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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Explore Haulaback Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features while The North Face's Womens Borealis 27L Backpack is a Womens backpack with Travel 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 Womens Borealis 27L Backpack 's capacity is 27L with a size of 19.37 x 15.79 x 3.11 inches. Constructed from 100% Polyester it weighs 2.3 pounds and is available in 3 Colors and patterns.