The North Face Generator Backpack vs The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Generator Backpack and the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack is that the Generator Backpack has External Pockets (Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top) while the Explore Haulaback Backpack does not.

The North Face Generator Backpack
The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Generator Backpack Explore Haulaback Backpack
Category Outdoor Backpacking
Sub Category Daypack Hiking
Capacity (L) 43.5L
Dimensions (in) 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5 1.5 x 11 x 23.5
Weight (lb) 2 3.34
Fabric 210D Cordura nylon 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish
Color Tnf Red/Asphalt Peak Purple/Tnf Black
Warranty Lifetime
Rating 4.3 5
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps FlexVent suspension system boasts custom injection-molded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Zippers Nylon zipper with string and plastic pulls Nylon zipper with string pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Zippered opening at the top and side for easy access
External Pockets Elastic webbing for cord management 360-degree reflective bike-light loop, water bottle tabs, shoulder strap webbing External fleece-lined pocket, removable waist belt, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, fleece-lined media pocket, secure zippered pocket Laptop compartment
Side Pockets 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Padded top haul handle Sternum strap with whistle buckle Four padded webbing handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined 15″ laptop sleeve Padded
Tablet Sleeve Padded, fleece-lined tablet sleeve
Travel Features Base / Bottom Dedicated zip bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded mesh back panel Padded flat back panel
Gym / Sports Features Laundry Pocket Dedicated zip bottom compartment to keep shoes and dirty laundry separate

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


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

The The North Face Generator Backpack has a capacity of (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 19.75 x 13.5 x 8.5. It's made of 210D Cordura nylon and is available in Tnf Red/Asphalt in comparison the The North Face Explore Haulaback Backpack's capacity is 43.5L with a size of 1.5 x 11 x 23.5 inches. Constructed from 900D 100% polyester with non-PFC durable water-repellent finish it weighs 3.34 pounds and is available in Peak Purple/Tnf Black.